[MplsSteve]

I admit it.

I used Cliff’s Notes for several classes - especially one in English Literature. At the time (and probably so today), there was nothing more mind-numbing than Shakespeare’s “Sonnets”.

I’m pretty sure I used Cliff’s notes for other scintillating epics like “Beowulf” or “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”.

I recall an advisory on the first page that said that using Cliff’s Notes instead of reading the material would deprive you of knowledge and enjoyment - or something to that effect.

Well, consider me deprived then!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

You did not enjoy stories about heroes killing monsters?

Okay.

[John Milner]

Two big holes in my education. Possibly because I changed schools between sophomore and junior years.

I never had any Shakespeare all through high school English.

We never had to dissect any dead animals in high school biology.