"When I write a word in English, a……" — Geraldine Brooks

"When I write a word in English, a simple one, such as, say, 'chief,' I have unwittingly ushered a querulous horde into the room. The Roman legionary is there, shaking his cap, or head, and Andy Capp is there, slouching in his signature working man's headgear."

— Geraldine Brooks

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I could have worse tags than 'Airmiles Andy' - although I don't know what they are. — Prince Andrew
Hey, Cunningham - Andy Warhol called. You're at 14:55 and we're tickin' big-time here, Chachi. — Dennis Miller
Hopefully Andy Carroll has only tweeted his hamstring. — Sam Allardyce
When Andy Carroll first appeared on the scene he was a tall skinny kid and his coordination was all over… — Glenn Roeder
To kick things off, [television show host Andy Cohen] asked the last time Winfrey had smoked marijuana. 'Uh ... 1982,'… — Oprah Winfrey
I thought it was a wonderfully conceptual act actually, to fire a replica pistol at a figurehead - the guy… — J. G. Ballard
I keep mementos from everything I've done. I've got my cab driver's license from 'Happiness.' I've got a pair of… — Jared Harris
I believe Andy was meant to die because he was too good I'm almost happy it ended the way it… — Unknown Author
Just look at Andy Roddick. He has the biggest serve on the men's tour and he's not the No. 1… — Elena Dementieva
Andy Brown is one of our most interesting and exciting younger poets. With its love of ideas and language, his… — John Burnside
I CAN MAKE YOUR PUSSY WHISTLE LIKE THE ANDY GRIFFITH THEME SONG. — Drake
Andy Harp's RETRIBUTION is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic… — James Rollins

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