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" I never go anywhere without a book for fear of being stuck in line in front of the theater or strapped down in the dentist's chair and being bored witless. Thus, I read everywhere. "

T. C. Boyle

Chair

Never

Fear

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Hope

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T. C. Boyle

Working

Own

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Beauty

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