"Are there moments when I see unrequited crushes or ex-boyfriends slow dancing with their dates and kind of want to stab myself in the spleen with a salad fork? Yeah, sure."
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Sloane Crosley is a celebrated American author and essayist known for her sharp wit and keen observations on contemporary life. Born in 1975 in New York City, Crosley gained acclaim with her debut collection, "I Was Told There'd Be Cake," which showcases her unique ability to blend humor with poignant insights. Her work often explores the complexities of urban living and personal relationships, earning her a dedicated readership and a prominent place in modern literary culture. Crosley’s legacy continues to inspire aspiring writers with her authentic voice and relatable narratives.
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"Since graduation, I have measured time in 4-by-5-inch pieces of paper, four days on the left and three on the right. Every social engagement, interview, reading, flight, doctor's appointment, birthday and dry-cleaning reminder has been handwritten between metal loops."
Sloane Crosley"My grandmother was a kind of Scarsdale, New York, society woman, best known in her day as the author of the 1959 book 'Growing Your Own Way: An Informal Guide for Teen-Agers' - this despite being a person whose parenting style made Joan Crawford's wire hangers look like pool noodles."
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"Ah, the power of two. There's nothing quite like it. Especially when it comes to paying utility bills, parenting, cooking elaborate meals, purchasing a grown-up bed, jumping rope and lifting heavy machinery. The world favours pairs. Who wants to waste the wood building an ark for singletons?"
Sloane Crosley"A pet store is a celebration of dogs' existence and an explosion of options. About cats, a pet store seems to say, 'Here, we couldn't think of anything else.' Cats are the Hanukkah of the animal world in this way. They are feted quietly and happily by a minority, but there's only so much hoopla applicable to them."
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