A Quote by John Lanchester

The first ATM in Hong Kong was actually at the foot of the bank. I remember my father using it. And I find it absolutely terrifying that - something about the way the machine just kind of coughed up money with no difficulty.

John Lanchester

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John Lanchester
British - Novelist
Born: February 25, 1962

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