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Only in death will we have our own names since only in death are we no longer part of the effort. In death we become heroes.

Chuck Palahniuk

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Chuck Palahniuk
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: February 21
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I am not loved. I am not a beautiful soul. I am not a good-natured, giving person. I am not anybody's savior.
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