Discrimination due to age is one of the great tragedies of modern life. The desire to work and be useful is what… — Johnny Ball Copy Share Image
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You know what amazes me about UFO's? They never land at the White House. They always land at laramie, Wyoming. Thiry miles… — Larry King Copy Share Image
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I had been reading a lot of J.G. Ballard in the 90's and was fascinated by the idea of the vapid consumer… — Miles Aldridge Copy Share Image
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