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March 07, 2008
GB Shaw anecdote
George Bernard Shaw once came across one of his own books in a used bookstore in London. He was surprised to find his own inscription inside — he had presented the book "with esteem" to a friend. He immediately bought the book and had it wrapped and delivered again, after adding a second inscription: "With renewed esteem, George Bernard Shaw."
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Did the friend sell it again?
Posted by: Mike at Mar 8, 2008 8:38:15 AM
HA!
Posted by: Hanan / growabrain at Mar 8, 2008 10:39:19 AM