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May 23Liked by Constantine Markides

Constantine, Wow! How do you come up with such creative articles? They're pure, raw, and a delight to read. Please accept this comment and one-click heart as sincere:) Can't wait for Part II.

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I accept your one-click heart and generous non-generic words with much appreciation, Thales!

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May 25Liked by Constantine Markides

Wow, has anyone ever told you that you write just like Jonathan Swift? No, wait fuck that old hat you’re BETTER. (How am I doing 😉 am I winning?)

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Nailed it, you’re a natural!

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May 24·edited May 24Liked by Constantine Markides

This was the worst Substack growth advice I've ever read!

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You are too kind *blushing*

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May 23Liked by Constantine Markides

The "did you like at least 100 posts today" made me lol, and as a die-hard dis-enabler, with absolutely no influence, I endorse this message. \m/ @@ \m/

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For what it's worth, in my experience, the die-hard dis-enablers with absolutely no influence tend to be the coolest people

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I'm laughing my tummy off. It's true that truth hurts.

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Yup, the hustle is ugly! I don't care for it, but can't say I'm immune from it either. I just try to be honest about the view in the mirror...

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I don't chase, I delete arseholes, and I'm an inconsistent writer. My goal is to not win an award, a successful failure by no one else's means.

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Well, you know the quote: a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds

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I don’t know it, but appreciate your pandering, and thus must remain your subscriber.

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May 23Liked by Constantine Markides

The spirit of Laura K is infectious! We live in times where Swiftian logic is the only hope. Thanks.

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By Laura K you mean Laura Kightlinger? I haven’t seen her standup but I’m intrigued now. I agree with you on Swiftian logic. Our times could do with more Modest Proposals!

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May 23Liked by Constantine Markides

https://open.substack.com/pub/normalislandnews/p/new-york-times-confirms-it-does-not?r=5mj11&utm_medium=ios.

She is here. A lot of stuff about the UK. (It’s called Normal Island News).

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Ah right, THIS Laura K. That makes more sense than the stand up comedian and the pop singer...

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May 23Liked by Constantine Markides

She gives us a daily dose of brilliant satire which is ALWAYs based on a headline or our beautiful reality! Your piece reminded me of her. Satire depends on parsing the real world to create a learning experience. I get it. Thank you.

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❤️❤️❤️

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thankyou thankyou thankyou

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You have the makings of a world-class Apostle, Chen. But let me add (with false humility) that you should only worship the teachings, not the messenger

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On second thought, I’m cool with Messiah

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