Things You Think - Nick Hornby

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Did you know that Dickens invented over 13,000 characters? Thirteen thousand! That's a character a day for the whole of his working life. What have I done today? Dropped the kids off at school, listened to the new National album, played a stupid game on my computer... That's why I'm not Dickens; kids. Dickens's wife would have done the school run. I'm all for feminism, but it's cost me my one shot at immortality.

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weesin 5 years, 5 months ago
oooh....I had assumed you had written it yourself. Thanks for correcting me. You're giving me some great music suggestions today - I haven't listened to Ben Folds in the longest time, I think I'll put it on now. Thanks again!
betty_d 5 years, 5 months ago
It's from this Ben Folds Five song;
https://youtu.be/6G5JaicYuVU
weesin 5 years, 5 months ago
And another thing - thanks for mentioning the new The National album as I wasn't aware that a new album was released. I love The National and am listening to the new album right now....so far so good. Thanks!
weesin 5 years, 5 months ago
This is an amazing quote. I have to say, it's the first original quote that I've come across on this site that I really enjoy - there aren't any errors, it's well-written and I can personally relate to it. I look forward every day to seeing what quotes @betty_d will post

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