So Shakespeare stole; but he did wonderful things with his … - Mark Forsyth

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So Shakespeare stole; but he did wonderful things with his plunder. He’s like somebody who nicks your old socks and then darns them.

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So Shakespeare stole; but he did wonderful things with his plunder. He’s like somebody who nicks your old socks and then darns them. - Mark Forsyth

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