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Word: topness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
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...neighbor responded, it wasn't just that she helped. And it wasn't that she later brought over a basket of sandwiches. There was something nearly indescribable in the way that she offered herself, the way she gave herself. That was, looking back, just a tremendous holiday. (See the top 10 worst Christmas movies...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Author Augusten Burroughs | 10/27/2009 | See Source »

...stockings and candy canes, but people think heavy thoughts over the holidays because that's when you're thinking about family. Are we close? Or are we not as close as other people? I think [the season] warrants more introspection than it's usually given. (See the top 10 things you didn't know about Christmas...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Author Augusten Burroughs | 10/27/2009 | See Source »

...more? No, because it's a surprise. If I told you, you'd be horrified. It's going to be good. It's the book I was born to write. (See the top 10 YouTube holiday specials...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Author Augusten Burroughs | 10/27/2009 | See Source »

...haven't even read any of those memoirs. I don't read memoirs. But if you write a memoir, I would think you'd want people to know, "O.K., look, I've taken some liberties here." It's just a matter of being open with your readers. (See the top 10 literary hoaxes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Author Augusten Burroughs | 10/27/2009 | See Source »

...been irritating in the past because I have felt like, All right, I don't know how to prove this to you. I've done all my little memory tricks and I don't know why I remember [what I do]. Cut my brain open. (See the top 10 literary stunts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Author Augusten Burroughs | 10/27/2009 | See Source »

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