Review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) by James E — 25 Jul 2011

Oh Simon Pegg you. I enjoyed this quite a bit.

This review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) was written by James E on 25 Jul 2011.

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People has generally received mixed reviews.

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