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Film Adaptations of John le Carré’s Novels: Part 3

For those monitoring my potential windfall (outlined here, here and here), the $28,324,275.00 promised by Mrs. Renate Magdalena Settnik of Burkina Faso never materialized. And while there’s no denying this turn of events has caused me some financial distress (audits, wage garnishment, bankruptcy, etc.), for those of you engaged in a self-satisfied smirk (What kind of moron reads unsolicited emails from war widows, let alone provides his home address, social security and account/routing numbers?), let me ask Continue reading

Film Adaptations of John le Carré’s Novels: Part 2

In the two+ months since my shocking windfall courtesy Mrs. Renate Magdalena Settnik, Burkina Faso’s favorite paralyzed-philanthropic-German-widow daughter, my personal finances have taken something of a nosedive. With my accounts mysteriously drained, my credit rating in shambles and my utilities shut off for non-payment, I now find myself offering windshield

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