Robert A. Heinlein book The Star Beast
Source: The Star Beast (1954), Chapter 3, “—An Improper Question” (p. 53)
“The self-prepared dinner is a great time killer for lonely people and as much time should be spent on it as possible.”
— Steve Martin, book Shopgirl
Source: Shopgirl
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