Tunnen olevani kuin hattaranekku: sokeria ja ilmaa. Jos minua puristaa niin minusta tulee pieni, etovaa kosteutta tihkuva punertava mytty.
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- Author's profession: Novelist, Writer, Poet
- Nationality: canadian
- Born: November 18, 1939
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