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“paper-pushers can't figure me out. all they understand is bullshit and politics, which amounts to the same thing.”

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Peter Benchley was an American author known for his marine adventure novels. His work 'Jaws' became a bestseller and was adapted into a classic film, having a profound impact on global culture. more

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