The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink.
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Remember that as a teenager you are in the last stage of your life when you will be happy to hear the phone is for you.
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Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
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