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“I truly believe it’s possible for people who are quite nuts to function on this planet and hold down responsible positions in the field of endeavour and work. They’ll often be cheerful chappies, capable but quite batty. For the most part they’re just cheerful dickheads”

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Book:Wrong Planet - Searching for your Tribe
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