Consumers Quote by Julie Burchill

“It's very hard to imagine the phrase 'consumer society' used so cheerfully, and interpreted so enthusiastically, in England.” quote by Julie Burchill — Download Open image

“It's very hard to imagine the phrase 'consumer society' used so cheerfully, and interpreted so enthusiastically, in England.”

Julie Burchill

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