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Julian Barnes
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"What is the easiest, the most comfortable thing for a writer to do? To congratulate the society in which he lives: to admire its biceps, applaud its progress, tease it endearingly about its follies."

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Adam Garcia Actor, Dancer
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"It's always fun teasing the person. When they ask if I'm gay, I say, 'Oh, I don't know."

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Jean-Paul Sartre Philosopher, Writer
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"You see, I'm fond of teasing, it's a second nature with me—and I'm used to teasing myself. Plaguing myself, if you prefer; I don't tease nicely."

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Muhammad Ali Boxer, Activist
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"There live a great man named Joe who was belittled by a loudmouth foe. While his rival would taunt and tease Joe silently bore the stings. And then fought like gladiator in the ring."

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