Billy Quote by Ben Fountain

“Gli americani sono bambini che devono andare da qualche altra parte a crescere, e a volte a morire.” quote by Ben Fountain — Download Open image

““Gli americani sono bambini che devono andare da qualche altra parte a crescere, e a volte a morire.””

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