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The best revenge, like the best sex, is performed slowly, and with the eyes open.

Gregory David Roberts

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Gregory David Roberts
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 21
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What is it? she asked. I'm looking for your wings. You are my guardian angel, aren't you? I'm afraid not, she replied, her cheeks dimplingwith a wry smile. There's too much of the devil in me for that. Just how much devil, I grinned, are we talking about here?
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