Brussel sprouts Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

“A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money. Plus, if you let fruit rot, it turns into wine, something brussel sprouts never do.”

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I hate to shop. I consider it one of life's necessary evils, like brussels sprouts and high-heeled shoes.

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