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The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout read more

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout Europe: the devil's hoof, the devil's horn mark. It reaches back to early Christianity and the middle ages. Where a child was born out of wedlock, the church cooked up the impression that you'd done something sinful, and something dreadful would result. You will still find, particularly in Greece, people doing a little sign when they see a very badly disabled child – it needs warding off.

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Everything is just better in California - the wine, the food, fruits and vegetables, the comforts of living. Even the read more

Everything is just better in California - the wine, the food, fruits and vegetables, the comforts of living. Even the instrumentalists are generous and curious. Everything is wonderful.

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No disrespect to Dean, but we're playing to win.

No disrespect to Dean, but we're playing to win.

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Reason is the substance of the universe, the design of the world is absolutely rational.

Reason is the substance of the universe, the design of the world is absolutely rational.

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until the accused are in custody.

until the accused are in custody.

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a very nice (Grey Cup) ring; lots of diamonds, quality diamonds, too.

a very nice (Grey Cup) ring; lots of diamonds, quality diamonds, too.

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I made a decision to bring our troops home a few days early in order to spare the life of read more

I made a decision to bring our troops home a few days early in order to spare the life of Angelo. I do not regret the decision. Every life is important. Angelo's was spared and we rejoice. We're all rewarded for it, particularly his loving family and friends,

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I had very little confidence in myself as an actress.

I had very little confidence in myself as an actress.

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You feel like maybe you need the rest . . . but you have to make sure you stay on read more

You feel like maybe you need the rest . . . but you have to make sure you stay on top of the little details.

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