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A humorist doesn't really do that much note-taking.
P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke
Born: Nov 14, 1947

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A humorist doesn't really do that much note-taking. P. J. O'Rourke
Humorist Much Really

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