Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.
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Kindle, isn’t it?” the waitress asked. “I got one for Christmas, and I love it. I’m reading my way through all of Jodi Picoult’s books.” “Oh, probably not all of them,” Wesley said. “Huh? Why not?” “She’s probably got another one done already. That’s all I meant.” “And James Patterson’s probably written one since he got up this morning!” she said, and went off chortling.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously highlights the prolific nature of certain authors and the challenge of keeping up with their works.
In this exchange, the waitress expresses her enthusiasm for reading Jodi Picoult's books, only to be reminded by Wesley that prolific authors like her and James Patterson are constantly publishing new titles. This playful banter emphasizes not only the immense volume of work produced by some writers but also the light-hearted frustration of avid readers who wish to keep pace with their favorite authors.
Themes
BooksReadingAuthorsHumorLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote to lighten the mood at a book club meeting.
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