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I Was Able To Read Poets That Were - Allowed Me To Be Humorous Without Being Silly.
-Billy Collins
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I Was Able To Read Poets That
Billy Collins
I Was Able To Read Poets That Were - Allowed Me To Be Humorous Without Being Silly.
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