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“There's never a bad time to put earplugs in. They're the kind of thing you can reject as a bit lame, but somebody told me to do start wearing earplugs and it turned out to be great advice.”

Quote by Ned Beauman

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Ned Beauman, born in 1985, is a talented British novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

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