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The Surprise Is Half The Battle. Many Things Are Half The Battle, Losing Is Half The Battle. Let's Think About What's The Whole Battle.
-David Mamet
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The Surprise Is Half The Battle. Many
David Mamet
The Surprise Is Half The Battle. Many Things Are Half The Battle, Losing Is Half The Battle. Let's Think About What's The Whole Battle.
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