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If I told you, you might be forced to lie about it. Not that you aren't really good at it, but why put an old man in that position?
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Age: 75
Born: 1948
Born: December 11
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A villain always preferred luring the heroine to his lair.
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wouldn't you like to make sure all those millions you give to Uncle Sam went to schools and hospitals instead of nuclear warheads?' As a matter of fact, he would. Playgrounds for big kids, preschool programs to little ones, and mandatory LASIK surgery for NFL refs.
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I happen to be immature, undisciplined, and self-centered, pretty much a little boy in a man's body, although I'd appreciate it if you didn't quote me on that. -Bobby Tom
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Pride had kept her running when love had betrayed her.
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Just out of curiosity, sweetheart did you ever talk to your doctor about givin' you some tranquilizers?
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ignore the pain, play through it.
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You were the best birthday present I ever got. Thank you. I wanted to give you something back, but I've got to warn you that it's not half as good as my present. Even so, you have to keep it. All right. He draped the pink bow around his neck and grinned. Happy birthday, Rosebud.
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Writing is hard for everybody except fools.
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The question is… How did a girl like Annabelle manage to talk a man like you into joining our silly little family party?” Annabelle smiled sweetly. “I promised he could tie me up afterward and spank me.
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I'm just very, very slow. I would not make it as a journalist, I've got to tell you. I sweat bullets over every sentence, and sometimes, you know, a day will pass and I've written one paragraph, and I've been at the computer for four hours.
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Bobby Tom: You're supposed to be my assistant, not a baby-sitter! Gracie: One and the same.
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Bobby Tom told me he’s not afraid of the Chargers’ defense. Bobby Tom’ll tell you he’s not afraid of nuclear war, so I wouldn’t put too much stock in his opinion.
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Try to live with a generous heart. Doing anything else is too hard.
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I'm not living in the shadows anymore. I want to walk in the sun. But I can't do that without you.
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It must be hard being you,” she said. “Mr. Perfect on the outside. Dr. Evil on the inside.” “It’s not that hard. The rest of the world isn’t as insightful as you.
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