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“..."And then we played Ping-Pong—” “Not pool? I always assumed he was a billiards man—I mean, it’s so handy the way he keeps a stick up his—”

Quote by Claire LaZebnik

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Claire LaZebnik

Claire LaZebnik is a novelist known for her intricate emotional storytelling and profound character development. The exact dates of her birth and death are unknown. more

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