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“I'm certainly not a person who spends their every waking moment soaking themselves in signs and signals of the sort that cult studies people study; and it's partly, I suppose, because some of those signs and signals aren't worth bothering about. You have to be selective about these things.”

Quote by Peter York

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Peter York, born in 1943, is an accomplished author whose works span various genres, including literature, history, and social commentary. York's writing is renowned for its profound thought and unique perspective, which has had a significant impact on contemporary literature. more

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