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“I think a day in your life on which nothing bad happens may be a wonderful day, but it probably isn't going to be the basis of a story.” quote by Alice Mattison — Download Open image

“I think a day in your life on which nothing bad happens may be a wonderful day, but it probably isn't going to be the basis of a story.”

Alice Mattison

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