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"They praised him for his 360-degree handsome look, well-built body in perfect proportion, refined and exemplary postures, smile . . . "

precisely why they didn't let the singing girl show her face. how sad they were right that this is all that matters to the world. for the record, i thought she was adorable.
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it is so nice to read a happy story every now and again. the fund that the employees set up is so touching, and it really did go to good use.
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that show has always bothered me. how are the 'winers' expected to pay taxes and upkeep? and sure, they got a mansion and a pool for their dog, but wouoldn't they benefit more from health insurance and a retirement plan? how about private school and a gym membership? just about anything seems more worthwhile than a princess bedroom and 6 car garage.
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I can't believe no one mentioned TC Boyle! I've enjoyed just about everything he's written, but my favorite is Drop City, about hippies trying to move back to the land and failing.

Into the Wild is also a great quick read. It's also about a kid trying to move back to the land and failing, though this is a true story.

Roddy Doyle is a fun read in Irish brogue; I especially liked Patty Clarke Ha Ha and the Barrytown Trilogy (the latter was made into second rate movies, but the book's worth reading)

Try a more obscure Vonnegut, God Bless You Mr Rosewater is hilarious.

And for a really light yet entertaining read, #1 Ladies Detective Agency is a hoot, about a woman in Botswana who starts a detective agency and the odd, small incidents she investigates.

i love this thread! i already had my summer reading picked out, but now I've got another whole list!
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i would lik ethe tickets please :)

please don't burn out! i love the site just as it is (with the exception of the overly long articles to have to scroll over). i have turned everyone in my life onto your site, and constantly find myslef talking about things i've read here.
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