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I prefer to imagine that my wife, a few friends, and occasionally my mom are the only ones who read what I do, though I realize that this is somewhat unrealistic.
Chris Ware
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Chris Ware
Age: 56
Born: 1967
Born: December 28
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Franklin Christenson Ware
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