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Most times we only see things for the way we are. But we're good at lying to ourselves. Sometimes we need somebody who's not living in our skin to point out how things really are.
Charles de Lint
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Charles de Lint
Age: 72
Born: 1951
Born: December 22
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It's not all about getting your own way. Sometimes there's a bigger picture.
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There are few joys to compare with the telling of a well-told tale.
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