Man is a gaming animal. He must always be trying to get the better in something or other. - Charles Lamb

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Honestly, I feel like I spent the last 10 years just trying to work, just get my hands on the best material I could. I'd like to say that it was quite calculated and genius, my ability to take one step forward and two steps back.

Charles Lamb

Man is a gaming animal. He must always be trying to get the better in something or other.

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