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I've always tried out my material on my dogs first. Years ago, when my red setter chewed up the manuscript of 'Of… — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
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Don't be so anxious about it,' she laughed. 'I'm not used to being loved. I wouldn't know what to do; I never… — F. Scott Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
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