Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

“I am so useful. I am not alone. And neither is he. “It must be nice,” said Aubergine suddenly, “to have a friend like that, and like things so much.” Yes.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• “I am so useful. I am not alone. And neither is he. “It must be nice,” said Aubergine suddenly, “to have a friend like that, and like things so much.” Yes.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
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  • Friend
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