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  • Ben Fountain Quote - Eruptions of talent continue to happen in Haiti, in spite of everything.
  • Ben Fountain Quote - Eruptions of talent continue to happen in Haiti, in spite of everything.
  • Ben Fountain Quote - Eruptions of talent continue to happen in Haiti, in spite of everything.
  • Ben Fountain Quote - Eruptions of talent continue to happen in Haiti, in spite of everything.
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Eruptions of talent continue to happen in Haiti, in spite of everything.

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