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Yay, Old'uns' Smart mastered sicks, miles, seeds an' made miracles ord'nary, but it din't master one thing, nay, a hunger in the hearts o' humans, yay, a hunger for more.

David Mitchell

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David Mitchell
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 12
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David Stephen Mitchell
David Henry Mitchell
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