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Quote by Bill Bryson
[A]nd then it occurred to me that a computer is a stupid machine w
[A]nd then it occurred to me that a computer is a stupid machine with the ability to do incredibly smart things, while computer programmers are smart people with the ability to do incredibly stupid things. They are, in short, a perfect match. – Bill Bryson

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There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and old age. – Bill Bryson

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I have long known that it is part of Gods plan for me to spend a little time with each of the most stupid people on earth. – Bill Bryson

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I had always thought that once you grew up you could do anything you wanted — stay up all night or eat ice cream straight out of the container. – Bill Bryson

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