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And if the computer gives you any back talk, pour some well-sugared office coffee into its evil little silicon brain.

Edward Abbey

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Edward Abbey
Age: 62 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 29
Died: 1989
Died: March 14
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Environmentalist
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Philosopher
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Edward Paul Abbey
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