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“I can create countries just as I can create the actions of my characters. That is why a lot of travel seems to me a waste of time.” quote by Jerzy Kosinski — Download Open image

“I can create countries just as I can create the actions of my characters. That is why a lot of travel seems to me a waste of time.”

Jerzy Kosinski

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