This isn't just consulting work, Haig. It means going into politics.”
"So?”
"What do I need it for?”
"Nobody needs anything except a little food and water now and then. The rest is preferences. (Robert Silverberg)

This isn't just consulting work, Haig. It means going into politics.” "So?” "What do I need it for?” "Nobody needs anything except a little food and water now and then. The rest is preferences.

Robert Silverberg

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