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Oh my God. Lift me up out of this illusion, Lord. Heal my perception that I might know only reality and only you.

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Bill Hicks
Age: 32 †
Born: 1961
Born: December 16
Died: 1994
Died: February 26
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William Melvin Hicks
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Ultimately, it is in fun. It is supposed to be highly entertaining.
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