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![“It would be rather lovely, [commenting on having an agent] becuase then I would feel better about this whole mess. I think I might be less paranoid or something to that effect. And hell, it sure would help. I mean, I've got two more of the 'Nevermore' Triology and then about fifteen other novels…” quote by Molly Lynn Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4d5/molly-lynn-robinson-84199_agent_it-would-be-rather-lovely-commenting-on_1623320.jpg)
