A Quote by F. J. Foakes-Jackson
It's no use trying to be clever-we are all clever here; just try to be kind-a little kind.
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Rick And Morty' is the most consistently brilliant, densely plotted and enjoyable television show I have ever seen. It's childish, yet super-clever, without ever being clever-clever.
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