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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Its funny. People often compare me to other humor essayists. Theyre usually quite nice comparisons I will accept those gladly. But I am always sort of appalled at the idea of being lumped with other, more chick-y female writers. And the truth is probably that neither comparison is accurate. – Sloane Crosley

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You cant possibly fathom the ins and outs of a prepubescent beauty treatment until youve felt the strange but exhilarating tingle of a cottage-cheese-and-Pop-Rocks facial. – 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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A lovely thing about Christmas is that its compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together. – Garrison Keillor

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Ive always loved Christmas and thats not really gone away from me from being a child to now. Its always a magical time and Im unashamed in my love for Christmas. – Martin Freeman

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Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. – Mary Ellen Chase

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Christmas is a time to open our hearts to God and his gifts. Just like the rest of the year. – Author Unknown

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