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You can't polish a turd.
Stephen King
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Stephen King
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: September 21
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Stephen Edwin King
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I can't lie and say there are no bad writers. Sorry, but there are lots of bad writers.
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The King is in his Tower, eating bread and honey. The Breakers in the basement, making all the money.
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Teddy, Vern, Chris: I don't shut up. I grow up. And when I look at you, I throw up. Aghhh! Gordie: And then your mom goes around the corner and she licks it up.
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