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Almost all the time, you tell yourself you're loving somebody when you're just using them. This only looks like love.

Chuck Palahniuk

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Chuck Palahniuk
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: February 21
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Charles Michael Chuck Palahniuk
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So here I am. This is as good as it gets. Take it or leave it.
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