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I thought to spend my declining years writing poetry and teaching

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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In a bad marriage, friends are the invisible glue. If we have enough friends, we may go on for years, intending to leave, talking about leaving – instead of actually getting up and leaving. – Erica Jong

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Some say they see poetry in my paintings I see only science. – Georges Seurat

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I try to show what it is about language and music that enthralls, because I think those are the two elements of poetry. – Rita Dove

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