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“Believe me, it is not easy to get rid of 5,000 books,” he recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

While comedy is considered to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the country, it has not traditionally been one to receive guaranteed state support.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“I’m not like the first guy to even talk about it in the NBA. We all like, ‘You guys have to move.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He did not identify with terms like "third gender".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Close? There is no close, man. If it’s not a basket, it’s nothing.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith