O. Henry
O. Henry
William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth11 September 1862
CityGreensboro, NC
CountryUnited States of America
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There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.
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The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate.
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The consolations are really a key for us. Our finalists have to come through, but we could get a lot of points in the consolation semis. And I think we can do that.
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A mill of this size, pumping toxins into the water on this beautiful coastline, will effectively destroy the tourism and fishing industry for hundreds of miles. The waves on this coast are considered by many surfers to be some of the best in the world. If the mill goes in, with the current lack of environmental standards that exists in Chile, the water will certainly become too toxic to swim in or surf in.
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The medical advice for Luke is clear. Surgery is the best option.
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The girls are very anxious and excited. It's a good opportunity for us.
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The last two years they knocked us out so we had to return the favor this year. It wasn't easy by any means especially at their place. It was definitely a battle and I knew it would be going in. We didn't get intimidated and we just kept playing like we have been.
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The lead girl, Jaime Hite, who plays the oldest daughter, Anne, has a huge amount of lines. The older kids have a lot of lines, too, more than the younger ones.
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The killing has got to stop. We lose a lot of young people on the street.
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The kids wanted to work hard and to be a competitive program. I took their energy and built on it. I took the energy and shaped it best way I saw fit.
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I think the kit is great. It's back to the roots, back to what the first kit was like,
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It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
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I was actually really impressed with that. To get out there and break 54 seconds, I was really shocked at that.
enjoyed goal instinct purely
I was able to use my instinct, the goal was a purely instinctive one. I enjoyed myself in this match.