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“I never advise friends to put money in anything,. said Danny. 'It's a no-win situation - if they make a profit they forget that it was you who recommended it, and if they make a loss they never stop reminding you. My only advise would be not to gamble what you can't afford, and never to risk an amount that might cause you to lose a night's sleep”

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Book:A Prisoner of Birth
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A Prisoner of Birth

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Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer, born on April 15, 1940, is a British author and politician. He has served as a Member of the House of Lords and is recognized for his political thrillers and romance novels. more

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