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Vivian Collazo's avatar

for those that weren't lucky enough to have shared a worklife with you - who don't even know these pearls of wisdom exist - i'd say put it all together in a 'here's my life' book. one cannot help but be transported with you, to be standing next to you. maybe because i was lucky enough to be paired with you. there's a reason why this part of your life has been born. i so miss my cyclist. xoxo

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Teresa's avatar

Oh Vivian, you captured everything I am feeling about Toothpick Boy with Large Curves❤️💋

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Debra Fried's avatar

Ahem, no one said my curves were large... although... ok, I probably should lay off the breakfast burritos...Love you, T. xx

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Debi Feinman's avatar

Debra, you capture so much of our lives so damn perfectly! I was nodding and laughing and holding my heart all at the same time. We were lucky, so very lucky, to have those stories and appreciate the gifts of those times. And yes, although we all have too much stuff, no way can you throw that Large Boy away!!!!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, Debi, that's the most amazing description of a reaction to my writing that I could ask for - thank you!!!

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Roberta Bowman's avatar

I love everything about this piece. You will always be my absolute favorite curvy toothpick! #DriveOn!

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, Roberta, you Drive On too, woman! We must talk soon. xx

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SAYURI DOI's avatar

Something about being on set is magic, it's hard work but it's still magic. I love Large Boy and please hold on to them. The five condoms - perfect.

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Dave M's avatar

How?!…How do you manage to outdo, what was already my favorite writing?!! Debra, forgive me, but getting laid off was a gift…for you & by extension all of us ,who get to read your genius as a result! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

(BTW, these would translate well as a sitcom…just sayin’)

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Teresa's avatar

Blog. Newsletter. Substack. Whatever. You are a gift! ❤️

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Debra Fried's avatar

YOU are!!! Thank you so much, my dear friend and great reader. Luv ya.

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Jim Nolan's avatar

So great

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you, Jim.

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Moe Phillips's avatar

Ha ha! Great story Debra! xx

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, Moe, thank you!!! If anyone understands a story about production, it's you. xx

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Gale Lichter Haynes's avatar

Large Boy, how fun reading your piece today from Stupid Girl.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Oh, Viv. Thank you!!! I was lucky one because I got to work with you - who made me laugh almost as much as you touched me with your kindness - every day. XOXOXO

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Debra Fried's avatar

Why thank you, SG. xx, LB

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Marc Lucas's avatar

"I love that now I get to write all day, not a status or scoping meeting in sight." And that is why I prefer to freelance. Please don't make running your business my job.

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Debra Fried's avatar

exactly!

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Madhu Malhan's avatar

You are such a gifted writer, Debra! I’m loving your newsletters.

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Debra Fried's avatar

Thank you so much, Madhu! That makes me so happy. xx

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Patti McConnell's avatar

I say you put on your Large Boys and take yourself holiday shopping. X

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Debra Fried's avatar

Now, there's a suggestion I love!! Thank you for always reading and supporting. Love you. xx

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Debra Fried's avatar

You sure are, Larry. It's so beautiful.

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