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Life before Death. Strength before Weakness. Journey before Destination.

Brandon Sanderson

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Brandon Sanderson
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: December 19
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
Writer
Lincoln
Nebraska
Weakness
Journey
Strength
Death
Life
Motto
Destination

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