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'Immortality is only for the gods,' he whispered. 'I wonder how they can stand it.'

Barry Hughart

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Barry Hughart
Age: 85 †
Born: 1934
Born: March 13
Died: 2019
Died: August 1
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Peoria
Illinois
Immortality
Gods
Stand
Wonder
Whispered

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