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Being in charge isn't always about telling people what to do. Sometimes, it's about knowing when to step out of the way of people who know what they're doing. - Tam al'Thor
Brandon Sanderson
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Brandon Sanderson
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: December 19
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