Benefits Quote by Catherine Wilson

“There are people who organise the contest, winners, losers, and people who benefit from the contest taking place.” quote by Catherine Wilson — Download Open image

“There are people who organise the contest, winners, losers, and people who benefit from the contest taking place.”

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