If you don't ask, the answer is always no.

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The very young and the very old often saw what others could not. Or would not.

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You can’t just hope for happy endings. You have to believe in them. Then do the work, take the risks.

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You have to trust or you're only living half a life.

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People and relationships never stop being a work in progress

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You can't write well what you don't read for pleasure. If it doesn't entertain you, it's not going to entertain anyone else.

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Life has very little even ground.

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I'm not going anywhere.” Gently, he stroked her back, cradled her head. Was there anything more astounding or more frightening to a man, he wondered, than a strong woman in tears? “I've been right here all along. I love you, Eve, almost more than I can stand.” “I need you. I can't help it. I don't want to.” “I know. He eased back, tucking a hand under her chin to lift her face to his. “We’re going to have to deal with it.” He kissed one wet cheek, then the other. “I really can’t do without you.

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In all the illusions, you're the only truth that I need

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Half full, half empty, what the hell difference does it make? If there's something in the damn glass, drink it.

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