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books: A man of man.(Features)
From: Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
Date: 20080810
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Byline: by Lorne Jackson
book of the week SAMUEL JOHNSON - A BIOGRAPHY by Peter Martin
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LET me tell you, life isn't easy when you're as charismatic and witty as me.
It has merely resulted in a plague of enthusiastic acolytes, following me wherever I go.
Most of them brandish mini-recorders, which they persistently poke in my face, hopeful that I'll spit out yet another insightful, sparkling, bon mot.
They even do this when I'm attempting to have a relaxing meal.
"What mighty words of wisdom did you just expound, oh mighty guru?" they'll burble.
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