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I almost never get lonely. I love being alone. I'm glad I'm married, and I love my wife. But there's never been a situation in my life where my unhappiness was based on loneliness.

Chuck Klosterman

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