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The only people who think the Internet is a calamity are people whose lives have been hurt by it the only people who insist the Internet is wonderful are those who need it to give their life meaning.

Chuck Klosterman

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Chuck Klosterman
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: June 5
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