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“The thing about commuting internationally is that you have to be a lawyer or an airline steward to do it successfully.”

Quote by Joan Juliet Buck

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Joan Juliet Buck

Joan Juliet Buck is an American writer born in 1948. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into international politics. more

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