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The Pursuit of the Perfect Shine
Where one man found it, and why it matters
September
15
2014
LYLE LOVETT
The Pursuit of the Perfect Shine
LYLE LOVETT
September
15
2014
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ESSAY
The Pursuit of the Perfect Shine
Where one man found it, and why it matters
September
15
2014
LYLE LOVETT
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