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“I gave up on new poetry myself 30 years ago when most of it began to read like coded messages passing between lonely aliens in a hostile world.”

Quote by Russell Baker

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Russell Baker is an American writer renowned for his humor and insightful observations. His works cover a range of topics including politics, society, and culture, with his most famous books being 'The Good Government Guide' and 'America: The Growth of a Nation'. more

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