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Maybe the Merlin was right. Maybe its better to look stupid but strong, than it is to look smart but weak, I don't know. I'm not sure I want to believe that the world stage bears that strong a resemblance to high school.

Jim Butcher

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Jim Butcher
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: October 26
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