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“The only thing I know about Moses is him coming down from the mountain with the commandments and saying 'The good news is I got him down to 10. The bad news is adultery is still in.”

Quote by Steve Kluger

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Steve Kluger is an American author born on January 1, 1952. His works are known for their humor and profound social insight, focusing mainly on themes of adolescent growth and racial relations. more

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