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" I prefer ugly things. I prefer things which are surprising. "
Dries van Noten
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" For breakfast, I usually have a slice of bread with some homemade jam made from fruit from the garden; the type of jam depends on what particular fruit is being harvested. I learned how to make it from my mother. "
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