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“I fear the day when the technos decide that paper books are obsolete and we are reading from PC screens and iPods and eBooks, and we never again experience the little rush of opening a new book and cracking the spine and smelling the print and diving deep into the thoughts of the writer.”

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Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Somers, born on October 16, 1946, is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Three's Company'. She has achieved success in film and television, and has also published several autobiographies and health books. more

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