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It isn't necessary to imagine the world ending in fire or ice. There are two other possibilities: one is paperwork, and the other is nostalgia.

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Frank Zappa suggests that when contemplating the end of the world, it is not just fire or ice that one should consider. He offers two alternative options: paperwork and nostalgia.
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Singer, American
Frank Zappa was an American singer, songwriter, composer, conductor, and filmmaker.
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