Quotes by Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak

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“(From the Q&A with the author at the end of the book.)Have any readers ever asked questions that shocked you?I have gotten one question repeatedly from young men. These are guys who liked the book,...”
— Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
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“I wonder how long it would take for anyone to notice if I just stopped talking.”
— Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
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