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“The icons light up on his laptop, e-mail invites him to grow his penis, enlarge his breasts, refinance his house. All is well in the world.”

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Book:Wakefield
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Wakefield

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Andrei Codrescu
Andrei Codrescu

Andrei Codrescu, born on December 20, 1946, is an American poet, writer, critic, and broadcaster. His work blends various cultural elements and is known for its unique sense of humor and profound insight. more

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