Anyone who watches even the slightest amount of TV is familiar with th…

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Anyone who watches even the slightest amount of TV is familiar with the scene: An agent knocks on the door of some seemingly ordinary home or office. The door opens, and the person holding the knob is asked to identify himself. The agent then says, I'm going to ask you to come with me. ✨ David Sedaris (2000). Me talk pretty one day
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