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“A balm for the soul”
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GOOD PEOPLE Book
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Kaye Toal

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Bully Calls News Anchor Fat, News Anchor Destroys Him On Live TV

NEWSFLASH: Being a jerk is always a bad idea, but it is an especially bad idea when a) you have no idea what you're talking about, and b) you choose to target someone who has the ability to completely break down your crap on her very own live show.


If you want to learn more about the actual correlations between weight and health and the associated myths that lead to bullying and bigotry like this, check out The Fat Nutritionist.

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6 Ways To Make Sure You Don't Hate Your Life And Actually Enjoy It And Stuff

Neil Gaiman has a voice that would calm a cat in a cold shower. He also has an epic graduation speech that gives me chills every time I watch it. My favorite bit starts at 9:40. I'd give you other timestamps, but honestly? This whole thing is wonderful.

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3 Words I Wish I'd Heard When My Boyfriend Cheated On Me

Neil Gaiman, renaissance man and legendary novelist, once gave the best graduation speech I've ever heard. It was so good that they're making a book of it. Here's my favorite part, which happens to be the one I listen to whenever something awful happens (I wasn't kidding with that headline, people).

Did I mention they're making a book of it? We called in a couple of favors, pulled a few strings, and promised a few of our first-borns, and now we have an exclusive page from this gorgeous upcoming printing, designed by Chip Kidd:


Love it? Me too. Want it? ME TOO. Oh my God, we have so much in common! I'm thinking you should support your local independent bookstore by pre-ordering through them so you'll have it to brighten your day when it comes out on May 14:

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