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2.22s"And they tumbled to the heather,
3.07s"breeches to bustle, crinoline to burlap,
4.5s"their mansion in ashes, their passion aflame."
1.13sEnd of Chapter 1.
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3.22sYeah, when it happens in a book, it's romantic.
1.8sBut when Willie tries to kiss ya,
2.77syou're all pepper spray and fingernails.
3.19s(CLEARS THROAT) Marge Simpson, long-time reader,
1.65sfirst-time stander-upper.
3.62sDid you have any special training to become a writer?
2.87s(SCOFFS) Just a class at the Y. Yale University.
2.09sBut anyone with passion can write.
1.53sAnyone?
3.2sIf I write a book, will they tell me when it comes out?
1.27sWell, they should, yes.
1.42sThen I'll do it!
3.29sI gotta get a job before Marge finds out I was fired.
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1.47sThat's it!
3.57sI'll steal the sign and they'll pay me to make them a new one!