Nicolas Berggruen Quotes

I don't have a house, and I don't have a lot of time for socializing, so every year I have a party for all of my friends.

Nicolas Berggruen

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• I don't have a house, and I don't have a lot of time for socializing, so every year I have a party for all of my friends.

  

  Nicolas Berggruen
  • Friends
  • House
  • Party