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“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” —Oscar Wilde
“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” —Oscar Wilde
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Jaws is my favorite movie, but to be frank, I hated the book. I don't like Peter Benchley's writing at all, may he rest in peace. Th... -
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This is in case you appreciate any of this. $10 is all, don't go nuts with it.
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