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Nelson Boswell Quotes

Nelson Boswell quote: "The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how..."

The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how an individual views a mistake.

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She's wacko. I should have known she was wacko from the beginning. She had a thing about spies. Was always watching those stupid Bond movies. I'd be banging her from behind, and she'd be watching James Bond on the television. Can you believe it?"~(Written during Pierce Brosnan's 007 days so, yeah, I CAN believe it!) "Four To Score Janet Evanovich