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“Have you ever head this theory about drinking yourself sober?' Eddie asked. 'It's a very popular theory. Amongst drunks, anyway.”

Quote by Robert Rankin

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Robert Rankin, born on July 27, 1949, is a renowned British novelist known for his humorous and satirical style, as well as his rich imagination. His works, which span a variety of genres including fantasy, science fiction, and adventure, have won him a wide audience. more

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