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“When I buy Finnegans Wake by James Joyce, the acquisitive part of me is buying it for the deluded part of me that thinks I’ll read it one day, while the archivist part of me keeps it on a shelf with all the other books I haven’t read, so that one day it can present a logistical problem to those who survive me.”

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Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade, born on June 12, 1977, is a British comedian, director, and screenwriter. He is known for his unique sense of humor and deep understanding of the art of film. Ayoade gained widespread recognition for his performance in the film 'The Triplets of Belleville', after which he began to venture into directing and screenwriting, with works including 'About Steve' and 'House of Cards'. more

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