This man was so absent-mindedly clever that he could paint pictures th…

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This man was so absent-mindedly clever that he could paint pictures that didn’t just follow you around the room but went home with you and did the washing-up. ✨ Terry Pratchett (2016). The Last Hero, p.37, Hachette UK
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