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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
I need a minute to think," she said. I automatically started the timer on my watch. Suddenly Rosie started laughing. I looked at her, understandably puzzled at this outburst in the middle of a critical life decision. "The watch," she said. "I say 'I need a minute' and you start timing. Don is not dead.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
I began the second half of my life by making coffee.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Effect
Dishonesty was part of the price of being a social animal, and of marriage in particular.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Effect
Greetings. My name is Don Tillman and I am a suspected paedophile. I wish to put myself on standby for an assessment.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
Contrary to popular belief, alcohol does not destroy brain cells.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
Difficulties are inevitable," I said. "Major projects require persistence.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
There was only one bar of that name, in a back street of an inner suburb. I had already modified the day's schedule, cancelling my market trip to catch up on the lost sleep. I would purchase a ready-made dinner instead. I am sometimes accused of being inflexible, but I think this demonstrates an ability to adapt to even the strangest of circumstances.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
There were approximately twenty-five people milling around the door and the front of the classroom, but I immediately recognised Julie, the convenor, from Gene's description: 'blonde with big tits'. In fact, her breasts were probably no more than one and a half standard deviations from the mean size for her body weight, and hardly a remarkable identifying feature. It was more a question of elevation and exposure, as a result of her choice of costume, which seemed perfectly practical for a hot January evening.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
You considered me as a partner?' 'Sure,' she said. 'Except for the fact that you have no idea of social behaviour, your life's ruled by a whiteboard and you're incapable of feeling love – you're perfect.
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Project
How are you going to kiss a girl if you won't share her ice-cream?
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Graeme Simsion _ The Rosie Result
I had observed that neurotypicals criticised autistic people for lacking empathy… but seldom made any effort to improve their own empathy towards autistic people. Pg 318
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Graeme Simsion _ The Best of Adam Sharp
A few times in my life, I have been manipulated by the sexual power of a woman. "Could you help with my assignment?" I'll do it for you. "I don't know why they've given me middle seat." Take mine. "I thought the trains would still be running." Let me drive your home. No promises, no offers, nothing expected in return.
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