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“It is possible to stand around with a cocktail in one's hand and talk with everyone, which means with no one.”

Quote by Jerzy Kosinski

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Jerzy Kosinski, born on June 14, 1933, in Poland, and died on May 3, 1991, in the United States, was a renowned American novelist in the second half of the 20th century. He was known for his unique narrative style and profound social criticism. more

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