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John Trainor

John Trainor

Life with Isaac Asimov

Live life like you are young;
Whatever your age, whatever your status, whatever your mood.
Spend money like you have it.
Drink fine wines.
Eat good foods.
Do whatever takes your fancy.
And
Always
Obey the first law of robotics!

(2015)

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