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Famous First Words
Hey! Sean Penn, Donald Trump, Harold Brodkey—read this twice and call us in the morning
June
1
1989
Nora Ephron
Famous First Words
Nora Ephron
June
1
1989
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Famous First Words
Hey! Sean Penn, Donald Trump, Harold Brodkey—read this twice and call us in the morning
June
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1989
Nora Ephron
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