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He who stands like a pilar dies in battle. He who bends like a reed is triumphant!

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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
Bends
Reed
Reeds
Triumphant
Stands
Battle
Dies
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