Quote by Susan Orlean
I want a chainsaw very badly, because I think cutting down a tree

I want a chainsaw very badly, because I think cutting down a tree would be unbelievably satisfying. I have asked for a chainsaw for my birthday, but I think Ill probably be given jewelry instead. – Susan Orlean

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You can find out anything you want about a car now, and especially every bit of information about the price, without relying on the dealers. – Susan Orlean

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car
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When my son was born, and after a day of lying-in I was told that I could leave the hospital and take him home, I burst into tears. It wasnt the emotion of the moment: it was shock and horror. – Susan Orlean

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Home
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I want to let my friend Buster know that I would like to have dinner with him tonight. Does Buster work at home? Then how likely is he to have his cell phone on? Is he one of those people who only turns on his cell when hes in his car? I hate that. – Susan Orlean

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I wasnt very good about juggling family and my career. I was interested in who was coming to the childrens birthday party, what my son was writing. I was thinking about Legos. – Jill Clayburgh

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In 1993 my birthday present was a star on Hollywoods Walk of Fame. – Annette Funicello

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Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened. – Jennifer Yane

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They say that age is all in your mind. The trick is keeping it from creeping down into your body. – Author Unknown

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