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Admirer Quote by Elif Batuman

“I am a great admirer of Henry Jeffreys and have been eagerly awaiting his booze and empire book for many years!” quote by Elif Batuman — Download Open image

“I am a great admirer of Henry Jeffreys and have been eagerly awaiting his booze and empire book for many years!”

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Haters are just confused admirers.

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