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Be warned - Hammond does tend to be a bit optimistic about these kind of things. If the army were made up of one-legged mutes, he would praise their balance and their listening skills.
Brandon Sanderson
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Brandon Sanderson
Age: 48
Born: 1975
Born: December 19
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