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by shriphani 1319 days ago
One of the greatest writers in history. An actual literary genius.

He (and maybe Mark Twain) have this ability to write sentences that burrow deep in your head and stay there forever.

A sample: "Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand."

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Maybe also add Douglas Adams to that list.

"The mere thought," growled Mr Prosser, "hadn't even begun to speculate," he continued, settling himself back, "about the merest possibility of crossing my mind."

Another Twainism: "A circle is a round straight line with a hole in the middle!"