Waiting for Death: Julian Barnes


	Waiting for Death: Julian Barnes

abailart

10-17-2008 3:34 AM

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abailart says:

Always interesting to be reminded that we are rotting away!

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10-17-2008 7:15 AM

wildcat

Not if A.De Grey has his way with us..

10-17-2008 7:43 AM

syncopath

I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion.
Paul Cezanne

?? ....

10-17-2008 4:09 PM

carrerinyes

Is it story time yet

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