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“Americans, for the most part, take themselves entirely too seriously. They rarely see the absurdity of the television shows that they watch, of the hilarious silliness of shopping malls, or the dizzying frivolity of the unending fashions invented and discarded by the market.”

Quote by Andrei Codrescu

Book:The Hole in the Flag: A Romanian Exile's Story of Return & Revolution

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The Hole in the Flag: A Romanian Exile's Story of Return & Revolution

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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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