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Tuesday, December 07, 2010

The shorter Mike Hancock

I see no reason why I should stop digging just because I am in a hole.
Posted by Jonathan Calder at 7:57 pm
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2 comments:

Paul Walter said...

Hilarious!

08 December, 2010 02:58
Frank Little said...

The Russian-owned Standard and Independent are reporting commendably straight.

08 December, 2010 14:35

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