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“You know, I used to warm the thermometer on the light bulb... I was really good at being sick. I could forge my mother's signature on a sick note so well I was hardly ever at school.”

Quote by Graydon Carter

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Graydon Carter is a prominent American journalist and editor, most famous for his role as the editor of 'Vanity Fair' magazine from 1992 to 2013. He is recognized for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on American culture and politics. more

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