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“I'm incredibly nostalgic for the '80s, because I think that's when Geek Culture really kicked in to high gear.”

Quote by Ernest Cline

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Ernest Cline is an American novelist known for his science fiction works. His most famous novel, 'Ready Player One', combines virtual reality gaming with 1980s pop culture, earning widespread acclaim. more

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