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Big. Funny. Man.
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Quietly somewhat funny.
Passionate, loving, driven.
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Like becoming warm after you’ve been cold.
It used to be loneliness, and it might still be.
Absolutely none. I’ve had three run-ups at Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and I conclude it must be boring because I’ve never finished it.
The internet going down – but not just for me, for everyone.
I don’t know, and I’m completely OK with not knowing.
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