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“Well, I myself, while sometimes unkempt by nights of drunkenness and debauchery, am quite convinced a man’s good character is marked by his impeccable attire.”

Quote by Hal Duncan

Book:Scruffians! Stories of Better Sodomites

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Scruffians! Stories of Better Sodomites

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Hal Duncan, born on October 21, 1971, is a renowned fiction writer from Scotland. His works are known for their unique literary style and rich imagination, which have won him a dedicated readership. more

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