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“This is one of the songs we've put together for it," Wyman said. "It's called 'The Cheesemonger's Blues.' I wrote the lyrics myself. It's a rap." He closed his eyes, rocked his body to the beat, and then launched into a rhythm-adjacent recitation of several dozen varieties of cheese.”

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Book:When the Moon Hits Your Eye
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When the Moon Hits Your Eye

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John Scalzi
John Scalzi

John Scalzi, born on May 10, 1969, is a renowned science fiction author from the United States. His works are known for their humor, wit, and profound insights, which have won him a wide audience. His most notable series include the Old Man's War series and the Redshirts series. more

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