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“Gilles Deleuze believed that every society needed a madman so we could feel better about ourselves. I do my best to fill that role.”

Quote by George Singleton

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George Singleton

George Singleton, born in 1958, is an American author known for his humorous and satirical writing style. His works primarily consist of short stories. more

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