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Arbitrary and Unnecessary

Daniel Piper

Publisher: Unbound Digital

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Summary

Stories, poems etc. by comedian, poet etc. Daniel Piper 
“A rare treat. One of the best creative minds in the business” (Wallpaper magazine) 
“Undeniably funny” (The Stage) 
“A clear front runner among up-and-coming comics” (The Skinny)
Available since: 11/01/2018.

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