You can always tell folks from nonfolks. Folks like to feel good, like to smile for the camera … - Russell Baker

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France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you can't tear the toilet paper.

Russell Baker

You can always tell folks from nonfolks. Folks like to feel good, like to smile for the camera when there's a big photo opportunity for a really good cause.

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