Quote by James Hamilton-Paterson Download Open image ““I also wish I'd been born with a clearly defined talent for something, or else stupid.”” — James Hamilton-Paterson ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.7 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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