I think in the old days, the nexus of weirdness ran through Southern California, and to a degree New York City. I think it's changed so that every bizarre story in the country now has a Florida connection. I don't know why, except it must be some inversion of magnetic poles or something.
Carl HiaasenEverybody's idea of a great book is different, of course. For me it's one that makes my jaw drop on every page, the writing is so original.
Carl HiaasenThe evening news made her wonder if God was dead; the morning sun made her believe He wasn't.
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