Whereas story is processed in the mind in a straightforward manner, poetry bypasses rational thought and goes straight to the limbic system and lights it up like a brushfire. It's the crack cocaine of the literary world.

Jasper Fforde
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This quote is part of a series of quotes that was written by author and screenwriter Nora Ephron in her book “I Feel Bad About My Neck.” The quote above is an example of the kind of humor that Ephron is known for. While many people are turned off by this kind of humor, others find it very relatable.

Source: First Among Sequels

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