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I was looking forward to having a halo. It would make such a convenient reading lamp.
Dean Koontz
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Dean Koontz
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: July 9
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Rub-a-dub-dub. Cerebrum in a tub.
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What most people find important, you do not. This is Wisdom. To what you believe is important, you are ready to give your mind, heart, and soul. This is Grace.
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