David Foster Wallace quote: I read,' I say. 'I study and read. I bet I've read everything you've read. Don't think I haven't. I ...

I read,' I say. 'I study and read. I bet I've read everything you've read. Don't think I haven't. I consume libraries. I wear out spines and ROM drives. I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and ...

~ David Foster Wallace ~

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