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The Navy is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots. If you're not an idiot, but find yourself in the Navy, you can only operate well by pretending to be one.

Herman Wouk

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Herman Wouk
Age: 103 †
Born: 1915
Born: May 27
Died: 2019
Died: May 17
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Science Fiction Writer
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The Bronx
New York City
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Plan
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Navy
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