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46 Last Night I Went To the Map of the World and I Have Messages for You America says it has misplaced your number. I wasn’t comfortable giving it out. I said I’d let you know. Africa’s birthday is this weekend. There’s a party. no gifts. Just come. If you’re planning to go, Greece wants to know if it can get a lift. Awkwardly so does Turkey. Russia wanted me to say The worm knows the cabbage but the worm dies first. I have no idea what that means. do you? Japan looked really uncomfortable all night but never spoke. Is something going on? Ireland asked to be remembered. I sang to it for you. I didn’t get to connect with europe but, as the French say, Isn’t that just too bad. Is that everyone? Oh yes, the oceans. They asked what they always ask and I promised I’d repeat it, Why do you never call? When are you coming home? ...

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