Margaret DrabbleI need words and print... I need print like an addict. I could live without it, perhaps. But I hope I never have to try.
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You can tell a lot about a person by what they are reading. If you are an avid reader, you are likely to be more intelligent. If you are not, you are likely to be stuck in your ways. You need words and print, which demonstrates that you are smart enough to get the most out of your life.
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