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...even the smallest of the starlings' concerns grew in importance until it seemed equal to the worries of kings.

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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Christopher James Paolini
Equal
Starlings
Grew
Worries
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Even
Smallest
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Kings
Concern
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