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When my son was born, and after a day of lying-in I was told that

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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Sometimes Im dazzled by how modern and fabulous we are, and how easy everything can be for us thats the gilded glow of technology, and I marvel at it all the time. – Susan Orlean

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In the course of transferring all my CDs to my iPod, I have found myself wandering the musical hallways of my past and reacquainting myself with music I havent listened to in years. – Susan Orlean

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I am of mixed minds about the issue of privacy. On one hand, I understand that information is power, and power is, well, power, so keeping your private information to yourself is essential – especially if you are a controversial figure, a celebrity, or a dissident. – Susan Orlean

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When a criminal breaks into your home Ill let the liberals call the lawyer. Im going to call Smith &amp Wesson. – Rick Perry

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I do have 14 tattoos, but I also do come home every single night and watch reality TV with my cat. – Lea Michele

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Snowboardings tough, because youve got to go to the mountains. For me, I love the skateboard season because I get to hangout at home and still be skating. I dont have to travel to Norway or Japan or these crazy places to be snowboarding. – Shaun White

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I report to you that our country is challenged at home and abroad: that it is our will that is being tried and not our strength our sense of purpose and not our ability to achieve a better America. – Lyndon B. Johnson

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