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The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist.

Christopher Paolini

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Christopher Paolini
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: November 17
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Science Fiction Writer
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California
Christopher James Paolini
Monsters
Worse
Exist
Actually
Mind

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If you don't make a few ememies now and then, you're a coward-or worse. Besides, it as worth it to see his reaction. Oh, he was angry! - Angela to Eragon
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Eragon looked back at him, confused. I don't understand. Of course you don't, said Brom impatiently. That's why I'm teaching you and not the other way around.
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