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Will Cuppy

I don't like to boast, but I have probably skipped more poetry than any other person of my age and weight in this country.

Will Cuppy

Poetry

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Will Cuppy is humorously claiming that he has avoided reading or engaging with more poetry than anyone else who is the same age and size as him in the country. He uses this exaggerated statement to highlight his personal disinterest or neglect of poetry.

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