Why are you reading?

#1

Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:26pm

I am reading because Gloria introduced me to the magical world of Cervantes.

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"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#2

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:26pm

I am reading because I forgot to pay my cable bill.

#3

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:28pm

I used to love to read until last week. Then my school library took down the Harry Potter "READ" poster and replaced it with a Twilight "READ" poster. That's turned me off reading for good.

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In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

#4

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:28pm

I am reading because I am gay.

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....but the world goes 'round

#5

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:30pm

And here I thought you were just European!

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In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

#6

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:31pm

I'm reading because Celebrity Rehab is not currently on tv.

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#7

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:32pm

What a strange and uncomfortable position Glo has chosen to do her reading.

#8

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:34pm

I have two 3,000 word essays to finish for a week Saturday. I'm reading because I hate to give up my position as the Procrastination Queen.

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#9

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:50pm

Phyl...And she is reading at the piano!

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Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

#10

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:54pm

If you need to ask the question, well....no answer will satisfy.

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It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

#11

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 5:54pm

I am reading because somebody posted a list of why it's hard to be a straight guy and it had all these hilarious references to Britney Spears and Beyonce songs and it really made me laugh, and THINK!

And then I realized maybe reading IS cool. The rest is history.

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#12

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 6:04pm

So the dog won't wear my reading glasses......

#13

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 6:07pm

The dog's eyes are searing into my soul!

#14

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 6:08pm

I'm reading a stack of Victorian Lit essays because grades are due tomorrow and I've been procrastinating.

#15

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 6:09pm

this bumper sticker is on my car

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It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

#16

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:13pm

I need that bumper sticker.
Seriously.

#17

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:18pm

I read because it is truly the greatest joy in my life. I'm currently reading a biography of the Dowager Empress Marie Fedorovna.
Elphaba, if reading is sexy, I'm H-O-T!!

#18

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:19pm

I read because they pay me to. I guess there are some perks to being a lifelong student.

#19

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:28pm

If you mean why am I reading this board, the answer is I'm doing three things at once and this is one of them.

If you mean why am I reading a book, I'm not. Can't sit still long enough to read!

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#20

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:32pm

I read because I have no life.

#21

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/10/08 at 8:17pm

I'm reading because the evil monkey in my closet stole my TV!

#22

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/11/08 at 12:02am

Everyone knows that all the cool kids read at the piano nowadays.

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"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#23

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/11/08 at 12:57am

I read this board for entertainment and also because it brings a nice dose of sass into my day.

As for actual reading, I'm doing it to improve my vocabulary as well as expanding my knowledge.

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"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who

"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables

#24

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/11/08 at 1:12am

Finals. Joy.

#25

re: Why are you reading?

Posted: 12/11/08 at 2:18am

G00d for you! I always take something to read with me when I go out to a wait-person cafe because it takes longer to get fed than at my dear McDonalds. I currently re-reading THE THIRD DEADLY SIN. What a PLOT!