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"In the writing of memoirs, as in the production of shows, too much caution causes the audience to nod and think of other channels."

Gerald Clarke, Zimbabwean Politician

Cause, Causes, Caution, Production, Writing

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"In the writing of memoirs, as in the production of shows, too much caution causes the audience to nod and think of other channels."

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