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There is a peculiar burning odor in the room, like explosives. the kitchen fills with smoke and the hot, sweet, ashy smell of scorched cookies. The war has begun.

~Alison Lurie

Topics: Begun Burning Cookies Explosives Fills Hot Kitchen Like Odor Peculiar Room Smell Smoke Sweet War

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As one went to Europe to see the living past, so one must visit Southern California to observe the future.

~Alison Lurie

Topics: California Europe Future Living Must Observe Past See Southern Southern California Visit

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We can lie in the language of dress or try to tell the truth; but unless we are naked and bald, it is impossible to be silent.

~Alison Lurie

Topics: Bald Dress Impossible Language Lie Naked Silent Tell Truth Try Unless

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Novelist

Born: September 3rd, 1926

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