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Anne Tyler quotes about best

American Novelist October 25, 1941

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He began to see the situation from another angle. An assignment had been given him. Someone’s life, a small set of lives had been placed in the palm of his hand. Maybe he would never have any more purpose than this: to accept the assignment gracefully, lovingly, and do the best he could with it. Anne Tyler
Anne Tyler quote: "In real life I avoid all parties altogether, but on paper I..."
In real life I avoid all parties altogether, but on paper I can mingle with the best of them. Anne Tyler
There is no true life. Your true life is the one you end up with, whatever it may be. You just do the best you can with what you've got. Anne Tyler
Now look: Droplets of oil were dotted across the front of her best dress, over the mound of her stomach. She was clumsy and fat-stomached and she didn't even have the sense to wear an apron while she was cooking. Also she had paid way too much for this dress, sixty-four dollars at Hecht's, which would scandalize Ira if he knew. How could she have been so greedy? She dabbed at her nose with the back of her hand. Took a deep breath. Well. Anyhow. Anne Tyler
Anne Tyler quote: "I save the best of myself for novels, and I believe it shows."
I save the best of myself for novels, and I believe it shows. Anne Tyler

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