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Henry Chatterly’s mouth became a fine, narrow line across the lower half of his face. His eyes glittered hard, in for just one instant that fresh-faced youth, Ivy League appearance vanished. It was like The Picture of Dorian Gray, only instead of a depraved old man I saw a storm trooper.

— Harold Livingston The Climacticon (1960)

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When a man knows what he is talking about, his voice crackles with authority.

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Already, less than five minutes after being fired, I was on the contagious list. A leper is more welcome than a discharged employee.

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What I mean, you can’t just go ahead and foist on the consumer some gimmick that potentially could undermine our entire social and economic system. Simply because the consumer wants it.

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“Which brings up a small matter I want to discuss.”
I said nothing. When your superiors bring up small matters they want to discuss, it’s always wise to maintain a watchful silence. I know of no small matters that make pleasant conversation.

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