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Sweetman Podcast by Simon Sweetman

Oct 14, 20252:29Arts

Sounds Good! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Most people think the “Mary, Mary, quite contrary” thing is just a rhyme — a cute lit...

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