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The best cure for racism is to have somebody shoot at you. Man, it does not matter then what color the arse is that comes to save yours-black or white, you're ready to give it a big fat kiss.

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Wilbur Smith
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: January 9
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beware of your most implacable enemy-yourself.
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