"It was a year for the ages, like 79, like 1346, to name just a few. Forget the scythe, Goddamn it, I..." - Markus Zusak

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It was a year for the ages, like 79, like 1346, to name just a few. Forget the scythe, Goddamn it, I needed a broom or a mop. And I needed a vacation.

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