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Q. What are, in your opinion, the best writing utensils?<\/strong> (via Quora)<\/small><\/p>\n

A: Best:<\/strong> Your favorite PC and word processor at an ergonomic standing desk in a quiet office with a fresh pot of good coffee nearby.<\/p>\n

Worst:<\/strong> A 12\u2033 roller, a billboard near a highway, and a bucket of house paint.<\/p>\n

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Q. What are, in your opinion, the best writing utensils? (via Quora) A: Best: Your favorite PC and word processor at an ergonomic standing desk in a quiet office with a fresh pot of good coffee nearby. Worst: A 12\u2033 roller, a billboard near a highway, and a bucket of house paint. 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