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“I don't think of Bush as a particularly angry person - if anything, he has a facility for not harboring grudges, for letting things roll off of his back after momentarily bristling.”

Quote by Robert Draper

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Robert Draper is a renowned freelance writer known for his in-depth investigative reporting and biographical works. Born on November 15, 1959, he has been a prominent figure in journalism since the 1980s, with his work earning multiple Pulitzer Prizes. more

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