I grew up in a family where our mother made our clothing. We didn't have a lot of money, so we learned how to scrimp, and we learned how to invent and to create. And those are learned skills.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: June 17, 1946 |
I wonder sometimes if the motivation for writers ought to be contempt, not admiration.
Especially right after 9/11. Especially when the war in Afghanistan is going on. There was a real sense that you don't get that critical of a government that's leading us in war time.

