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Many things are not as they seem: The worst things in life never are.

Jim Butcher

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Jim Butcher
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: October 26
Actor
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Science Fiction Writer
Independence
Missouri
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Worst
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Many
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Life
Dresden

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No matter where you go, there you are. (Uriel to Harry Dresden)
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Ease off the martyr throttle.
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