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“Quite often, ambition operates on a level of irritation. Not even jealousy, just irritation.”

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Geoff Dyer
Geoff Dyer

Geoff Dyer is a British writer known for his distinctive travel literature and essays. His works often use travel as a backdrop to explore themes of personal identity, cultural differences, and memory. more

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