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The vampires have always been metaphors for me. They've always been vehicles through which I can express things I have felt very, very deeply.

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Anne Rice
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: October 4
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I know Christianity and I know I have to move away from it and approach Jesus Christ on my own. I have to talk to Him directly and seek His guidance and protection as I seek to make my commitment to Him central to my life.
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