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“Like my old mentor would always say, Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice and I'll be dead.'' Okay, she wasn't a good poet, but that lady could handle her whiskey.”

Quote by John Zakour

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John Zakour, born in 1957, is a renowned fiction writer known for his unique perspective and profound insights into his works. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have had a significant impact on contemporary literature. more

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