Category: writing / books
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David Sedaris
I don’t usually admire people. Maybe it’s cynicism or maybe it’s a large ego, but I see the vast majority of celebrities as equals; average people who got lucky. Yet I found myself in awe of David Sedaris when I saw him perform live on Friday night at Centennial Hall. His way with words was…
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Fontroversy
Since I wrote some controversial things about fonts, people send me font-related stuff. For example, comics: (thanks @Tedhealy) (thanks Dan) Also, a lot of people are mad about my quotes in that BBC article. Which doesn’t bother me much, because people who get mad about fonts are not the type of people whose approval I…
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The Horrors of Internet Dating, Volume 8
When you’re looking for someone to date, one of the most important things is having something in common. Luckily, OkCupid has advanced algorithms that can scour profiles and identify common interests. Thanks. That really helps this person stand out from everyone else. Although some people need more help standing out than others. Pro tip: if…
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