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The purpose of writing is to inflate weak ideas, obscure pure reasoning, and inhibit clarity. With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and impenetrable fog!

Bill Watterson

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Bill Watterson
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: July 5
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Washington
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