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It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they make an obnoxious noise, and they’ll bite your hand first chance they get.

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Christopher Paolini
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: November 17
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Christopher James Paolini
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