Quote by Sloane Crosley
Brits and Americans have hundreds of different phrases for the sam

Brits and Americans have hundreds of different phrases for the same thing. Luckily, its usually a source of amusement rather than frustration. A flashlight by any other name is still a torch. My personal favourite is fairy lights, which we boringly refer to as Christmas lights. – Sloane Crosley

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Some of the writers I admire who seem very, very funny and very emotional to me can develop a closeness with the reader without giving too much of themselves away. Lorrie Moore comes to mind, as does David Sedaris. When they write, the reader thinks that theyre being trusted as a friend. – Sloane Crosley

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The hardest thing is spending twelve hours a day accommodating the rest of the world, then going home at night and criticizing it. I would be curious about what Id write if I didnt have to worry about offending. – Sloane Crosley

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Alaska is what happens when Willy Wonka and the witch from Hansel and Gretel elope, buy a place together upstate, renounce their sweet teeth, and turn into health fanatics. – Sloane Crosley

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It cant be overstated how wonderful it is not to have to audition any more. Any actor will tell you, its like Christmas. – Bill Nighy

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My grandson sees me as Lois on TV every Christmas, and that scores me points. – Margot Kidder

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I think Christmas is about celebration and come on, on the inside everyone wants to dance. – TobyMac

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But Tammy Faye calls me, and Ron Jeremy calls me, Erik Estrada sends me a Christmas card every year. – Trishelle Cannatella

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