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I suppose, mother-in-laws are frightening figures. Especially, more so for mother-in-laws to be.

Interview with Rajdeep Sardesai, www.indiatoday.in. November 22, 2016.

I visit English country churchyards where historical figures are buried.

Interview With Rosanna Greenstreet, www.theguardian.com. July 30, 2010.

So often, the best way to figure out who has a shot at winning is by eliminating those that you're pretty sure don't.

"Probst Dishes 'Survivor' Drama, 'Men' Appearance". Interview with Lisa Hirsch, www.etonline.com. November 13, 2013.

As long as I'm learning something, I figure I'm OK - it's a decent day.

Hunter S. Thompson (2012). “Ancient Gonzo Wisdom”, p.321, Pan Macmillan

If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out

George Orwell (2013). “Nineteen Eighty-Four: The Annotated Edition”, p.332, Penguin UK

I write to find what I have to say. I edit to figure out how to say it right.

"What’s More Important to You: the Initial Rush of Prose or the Self-Editing and Revision That Come After It?". www.nytimes.com. March 24, 2015.