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“It is bad manners to say that you will piss on anyone. Very bad. It is bad manners and very stupid to say that you will piss on anyone when you are unarmed. It is very bad manners and even more stupid to say that you will piss on anyone when you are unarmed, powerless, and not prepared to allow your friends and family or whomever to perish first.”

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James Clavell
James Clavell

James Clavell was an Australian novelist of British birth, renowned for his versatility and wide range of interests. His works spanned various genres including history, adventure, romance, and war, with his most famous titles being 'Shogun' and 'Titanic'. Clavell was praised for his precise descriptions of detail and profound insights into human emotions. more

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