"Anybody who says they are a good liar obviously is not, because any legitimately savvy liar would always insist they're honest about everything.
Sarcasm is when you tell someone the truth by lying on purpose.
~ Chuck Klosterman ~
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Sarcasm is when you tell someone the truth by lying on purpose.
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