Debby (to John): I just found out that Oliver Sachs is gay, and his mother did not like it.

David: Would you feel that way?

Debby: Would I be upset if you were gay? No. I would be upset if you killed someone. I don't care who you love.

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David: Sometimes I ask a question and adults tell me way more than I want to know.

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David: What book should I read? I don't have a book to read for bed.

Debby: You could read a book of poetry. We have a whole shelf of kid poetry downstairs.

David: Can I write a poem?

John (half an hour later): It is your fault your son won't go to sleep because he's still writing a poem.