People skills Quote by Mick Herron

““He has the people skills of a natterjack toad, but he knows his way round the ether.””

Mick Herron

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“Avril had the sense they say comes with your last moments; not so much that she saw her life flashing before her eyes, but…

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“The first half hour took a little less than twice that long, which was par for the course.”

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“How's your career looking?' 'Well, I don't have an arse two inches in front of my nose, so my view beats yours.”

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