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Definitions by Sirius Caine

Break a Lead 

A wish of good luck offered to a writer. The term is to Break a Leg which is offered to an Actor. Break a Lead is rumored to stem from the ancient practice of breaking a piece of lead into a small chard suitable for writing.
"Break a Lead", the editor said to his reporter as he sat down to write his cover story.
Break a Lead by Sirius Caine July 21, 2011