"...We have a reputation for being difficult. Chambers is a collection of intelligent, highly independent… — P.D. James
"...We have a reputation for being difficult. Chambers is a collection of intelligent, highly independent, idiosyncratic, critical and overworked men and women whose profession is argument. It's a dull set which doesn't contain its share of eccentrics and personalities who could be described as difficult. ..."
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