John Hughes

"Those who say 'you only live once' have never read a book."

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Source: John Hughlings Jackson, James Taylor, Sir Gordon Holmes (1958). “Selected Writings of John Hughlings Jackson: Evaluation and dissolution of the nervous system. Speech. Various papers, addresses and lectures”

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John Hughes

John Hughes

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John Hughes was a filmmaker and screenwriter known for his influential teen films that explore identity and social issues.

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