"People are so busy dreaming the American Dream, fantasizing about what they could be or have a right to be, that they're all asleep at the switch. Consequently we are living in the Age of Human Error."
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Florence King (1936-2018) was a renowned American author and essayist, celebrated for her sharp wit and insightful commentary on Southern life and culture. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, King’s Southern upbringing profoundly influenced her writing style, which often blended humor with incisive social critique. She gained widespread acclaim for her memoir, “Confessions of a Failed Southern Lady,” showcasing her unique voice and perspective. Throughout her career, her work resonated with readers, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire discussions about identity and belonging in American literature.
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"American couples have gone to such lengths to avoid the interference of in-laws that they have to pay marriage counselors to interfere between them."
Florence King
"Aging does not make women powerless objects of pity but colorful and entertaining individuals and, on occasion, fire-breathing dragons that wise people don't cross."
Florence King