"'Madea' is a Southern term. It's short for 'mother dear.' So there are a lot of Madeas out there."

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I like fish," chirruped Tunstell. "Really, Mr. Tunstell? What is your preferred breed?" "Well"--Tunstell hesitated--"you know, the um, ones that"--he made a swooping motion with both hands--"uh, swim.

— Gail Carriger