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“Fish in the water represent pure potential. If the water is not clear, we do not know if they exist at all. To get them to bite something connected to a line and pull them into our world is managing a birth that brings these creatures from the realm of mysytery into the world of reality. It is a kind of creation.”

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Howell Raines
Howell Raines

Howell Raines, born on February 5, 1943, is an accomplished American journalist known for his insightful reporting and significant contributions to the field of journalism. more

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