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May 29, 2010
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
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hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
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"You know you’re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is – wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you’re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself."

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The thing that I'm most in love with is
a coffee stained
slightly ripped
beat, burnt, aged notebook.
And I'd rather sit with this
in a warm bookstore, late at night
Than with a stone-headed teenage boy
In a half empty movie theater
kissing his stale butter lips
and tasting beer
Any day of the week

© Amy D., Troy, OH

The author's comments:
Do you ever feel like boys aren't worth it? That the only thing you should waste your time with is writing?
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Shahiro PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 23 2012 at 7:18 pm
Shahiro PLATINUM, Johnston, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Soon we must all choose between what is right and what is easy.&quot; - Dumbledore (Goblet of Fire)

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Yes and no(replying to author's comments). I don't think that writing is the only thing, but I do feel that boys aren't worth it (like that) a lot. Great job! Ps. Please check out my stuff, I'd appreciate it!
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 3 2012 at 4:31 pm
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.<br /> --Eleanor Roosevelt

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So true---great work!
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 28 2010 at 12:45 am
Boosflash DIAMOND, Papillion, Nebraska
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What the front door.

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I need me one of those captain, 5 stars.