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This is as bad as I've ever seen it. We'll be making some decisions soon as to whether we stay in business. I don't see much hope. It's really depressing to us.


Jean Johnson

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JEAN BAUDRILLARD There is nothing more mysterious than a TV set left on in an empty room. It is even stranger than a ...
JEAN BAUDRILLARD Talent is like a faucet; while it is open, you have to write. Inspiration? -- a hoax fabricated by p...
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