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Mark twain created a new type of literature and not a lot of people can say that. not a lot of people can say they're absolutely original and completely self-made.
-Val Kilmer
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Mark Twain Created A New Type Of

Val Kilmer
Mark twain created a new type of literature and not a lot of people can say that. not a lot of people can say they're absolutely original and completely self-made.
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