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Six Word Memoirs written by famous people Writer Dave Eggers “Fifteen years since last professional haircut.” Singer Aimee Mann “Couldn't cope so.

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3 Six Word Memoirs written by famous people
Writer Dave Eggers “Fifteen years since last professional haircut.” Singer Aimee Mann “Couldn't cope so I wrote songs.” Comedian Stephen Colbert “Well, I thought it was funny.”

4 Forgiveness is medicine for the soul.
My Six Word Memoir Forgiveness is medicine for the soul.

5 What is YOUR story? In 6 words.
Gallery Walk: Saunter around the room and view other examples of six word memoirs to get ideas. Brainstorm YOUR story, scribble ideas down on scratch paper at desk. Choose the best fit for YOU, then publish on to side of paper bag. Include your signature (first name only). Yes, that’s in cursive. 

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