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Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the tal

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads. – Erica Jong

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I thought to spend my declining years writing poetry and teaching – but that wont pay the Bergdorfs bill. I think Ill move to somewhere life is cheaper. – Erica Jong

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Poetry
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Erica Jong
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You see a lot of smart guys with dumb women, but you hardly ever see a smart woman with a dumb guy. – Erica Jong

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Women
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Erica Jong
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