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Iain Banks Quotes

-"Then what," Lededje asked, trying to keep her voice cold and not get caught up in the avatars obvious enthusiasm, "is making you smile about a disaster?"-"Well, first, I didnt cause it! Nothing to do with me, hands clean. Always a bonus.

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