After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say ‘I want to see the manager.’
WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS
WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS
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William S. Burroughs85 quotes“After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say ‘I want to see the manager.’”
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