"Most short stories have but one plot. The very best, however, have what I call a plot-and-a-half â€“ that is, a main plot and a small subplot that feeds in a twist or an unexpected piece of business that ads crunch and flavor to the story as a whole."

-- Elizabeth Sims

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“I used to only worry about the #1's and all of the awards. But that was a long time ago.”
“Don't be afraid to put anything on paper because the best art has some element of danger to it and if you hold back then people will kind of be able to tell that you're trying to be something you're not.”
“The drug plans our seniors choose will define their health care options for years to come. If they do not make a decision and wait until the May 15 deadline passes, they will face penalties and higher prices for the drugs that they need.”
“There is a battle to be waged over what kind of country we are going to leave our children and grandchildren and that battle is happening now in Washington, not two years from now.”

Source : "Senator John Thune Doesn't Plan to Run For President". www.foxnews.com. February 22, 2011.
“I just need some time to get over all those years of having liked him”
“You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.”
“I have a closet full of blazers and more striped shirts than any human could possibly wear. Somehow I think that I don't have striped shirts, and then I look at my closet and go, 'Oh, I have ten.' But then you always end up with your favourite striped shirt of the moment, and you don't end up wearing any of the other ones.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I have no ambition. I just have a very loving duty given to me in my spiritual heritage of the Himalayan Masters who have passed down this duty from generation to generation, perhaps for thousands of generations: The world has misery, the world has suffering. Do what you can to reduce the pain. Do what you can to soothe people's minds. Don't just counsel, Mr. Therapist ... console.”

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