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...Drifting downstream in a row boat doesn't count against your life span.

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James Patterson
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: March 22
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Newburgh
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James Brendan Patterson
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Now, Max, I think we both know your parents aren't missionaries. I opened my eyes wide. No? Well, for God's sake, don't tell them. They'd be crushed. Thinking they're doing the Lord's work and all.
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The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is that life actually goes on. When you're faced with a tragedy, a loss so huge that you have no idea how you can live through it, somehow, the world keeps turning, the seconds keep ticking.
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You're just here for the ride. For the incredible, indescribable Maximum Ride. --Max's Voice
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I shot him the bird. (Get it? I shot him the—never mind.)
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Jackpot, Max! Jackpot! It was Fang and he was giggling hysterically. For those of you just joining us, Fang doesn't giggle, esspecially hysterically.
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The subject for a lot of non-fiction is very emotional, but if you read it, it's the most boring, dry stuff. I wanted 'Torn Apart' to be extremely accessible and readable.
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Our parents were a test tube and a turkey baster.
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If by 'miracle kids' you mean innocent test-tube babies whose DNA was forcibly unraveled and merged with two percent avian genes, yeah, I guess that would be us, I said. Because it's a miracle that we're not complete nut jobs and mutant disasters.
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Never underestimate the power of funny, it moves mountains.
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If you love something let it go.. if it comes back its yours
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I believe we should spend less time worrying about the quantity of books children read and more time introducing them to quality books that will turn them on to the joy of reading and turn them into lifelong readers.
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You're my best friend, my first and only love, and the most beautiful girl I've ever seen
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For example, you go to Fuji, and there are no animal attacks. Why? And I think that gets you into the world of The Walking Dead or Lost. Humans start doing some weird stuff.
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Jeez, was that a lion? Please tell me it’s behind bars. It’s a zoo, Iggy,” Nudge said, taking his arms and leading him. Everything’s behind bars.
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Steve turned to us again, looking so dang enthusastic that I wondered how much coffee he'd had this morning. So, you kids want to be big stars, eh? God, no! I said spewing crumbs. No way! Oddly, this seemed to throw a petite wrench into the convo.
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What are we but our stories?
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So you have your price.... Your soul for a cookie.
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I don't believe in lecturing people. It's much more effective to present reading as a fun, rewarding pastime.
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If Fang is in any way harmed while I'm gone-if he gets a hangnail-you won't see another morning. Are we clear on that?
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You love me this much.
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