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I never think of what it's going to be like later. I only think in the present tense. The only time I think backwards is when I have to reissue something.

Henry Rollins

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Henry Rollins
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: February 13
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No magic. I do believe you might have taken it all with you when you went away.
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Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!'
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