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Fame by Daniel Kehlmann

Fame

A Novel in Nine Episodes

by Daniel Kehlmann
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  • Sep 14, 2010, 192 pages
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  • Nov 2011, 192 pages
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"I don't care," said Ebling.
 
"Are you nuts?"
 
"We'll see."
 
"You really are nuts!"
 
"Morgenheim's bluffng," said Ebling.
 
"You've certainly got balls."
 
"Yes," said Ebling. "I do."

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