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I am pleased that I managed to get the rhythm going in the closing stages since I had to battle the scorching heat today.


Iain Steel

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IAIN PEARS I luv the ded, this old baster sez to me when I wiz tryin to get some innfurmashin out ov him. You f...
IAIN BANKS If you overdosed on it, it might make you feel sick and give you a slight uplift in your libido [on ...
IAIN KIRKWOOD I think he likes it. He fits in with our ethos. He's a good worker and is an excellent pro. Thank go...
IAIN DOWIE Virtue comes through contemplation of the divine, and the exercise of philosophy. But it also comes ...
IAIN PEARS Do you know, the only people I can have a conversation with are the Jews? At least when they quote s...
IAIN PEARS Criminality has been covered up and vital questions remain unanswered. There's a massive mess which ...
IAIN MCKIE