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...This is the only way. I will not allow humans or fairies to die when I might have prevented it.” Butler would not give up. “Listen to yourself. You sound like a... like a good guy! There’s nothing in this for you.

Eoin Colfer

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Eoin Colfer
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 14
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Science Fiction Writer
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