It was long since I had longed for anything and the effect on me was horrible.
SAMUEL BECKETT
SAMUEL BECKETT
Samuel Beckett on dreams
Samuel Beckett79 quotes“It was long since I had longed for anything and the effect on me was horrible.”
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