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Paper or razor blade, never give up And just remember just to hold out more A couple years ago I couldn't just… — Ed Sheeran Copy Share Image
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Unlike my opponent, I will not let oil companies write this country's energy plan, or endanger our coastlines, or collect another $4… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
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You are told that you have to eliminate un-useful sentences, but as a writer you know how important details are. — Alejandro Zambra Copy Share Image
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