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What’s Your QQ? #302

Published January 6, 2013 in the Monterey County Herald

Who said?

“People want to know why I do this, why I write such gross stuff. I like to tell them I have the heart of a small boy… and I keep it in a jar on my desk.” 

BONUS QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“As to the Seven Deadly Sins, I deplore Pride, Wrath, Lust, Envy, and Greed. Gluttony and Sloth I pretty much plan my day around.” – Robert Brault

 (Blaut is a free-lance writer from Connecticut.)

 

 

 

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What’s Your QQ? #291

Published October 21, 2012 in the Monterey County Herald

Who said?

“Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.” (see quote #10)

BONUS QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Confession is good for the soul only in the sense that a tweed coat is good for dandruff – it is a palliative rather than a remedy.” – Peter De Vries

 (De Vries, 1910-1993, was an American editor and novelist.)

 

 

 

 

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