Since Mom wasn't exactly the most useful person in the world, one lesson I learned at an early age was how to get things done, and this was a source of both amazement and concern for Mom, who considered my behavior unladylike but also counted on me. "I never knew a girl to have such gumption, " she'd say. "But I'm not too sure it's a good thing. Jeannette Walls
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  1. Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy. You should learn to enjoy the comic episodes a little more.
  2. Sometimes you need a little crisis to get your adrenaline flowing and help you realize your potential.
  3. One time I saw a tiny Joshua tree sapling growing not too far from the old tree. I wanted to dig it up and replant it near our house. I told Mom that I would protect it from the wind and water it every day...
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