Erma Bombeck, (15 January 2013), Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing from America's Favorite Humorist chapter: Leftover Halloween Candy (originally published on December 1, 1994), publisher: Open Road Media, ISBN: 9781453290095

I had every intention of putting the leftover candy in the freezer, but my husband said, "Why? You'll just break a tooth or buy a chain saw." He thinks he's funny. I buy candy only once a year. I know how I am. If it is around, I will not rest until every piece is one. I did not eat the Halloween candy indiscriminately. I used it as rewards.

— Erma Bombeck on Candy

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Erma Bombeck

About Erma Bombeck

Erma Louise (Harris) Bombeck (February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996), born Erma Fiste, was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for a newspaper column that depicted suburban home life in the second half of the 20th century.