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There is nothing more touching to me then a family picture where everyone is trying to look his or her best, but you can see what a mess they all really are.
Anne Lamott
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Anne Lamott
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: April 10
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Rule 1: When all else fails, follow instructions. And Rule 2: Don't be an asshole.
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All criticism hurts me. I'm so in the wrong business.
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Talking to the parents of older kids was helpful for me, since parents of kids the same age as yours won't admit how horrible their children are.
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