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I put it down to the paranoia of advancing age. It isn't like I'm all that old or anything, especially for a wizard, but age is always advancing and I'm fairly sure it's up to no good.

Jim Butcher

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