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Thought for the Day One false word, one extra word, and....

Paul Whybrow

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One false word, one extra word, and somebody's thinking about how they have to buy paper towels at the store. Brevity is very important. If you're going to be longwinded, it should be for a purpose. Not just because you like your words.

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