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It is my job in life to travel all roads, so that some may take the road less travelled, and others the road more travelled, and all have a pleasant day.

Larry Wall

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Larry Wall
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: September 27
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Over the long term, symbiosis is more useful than parasitism. More fun, too. Ask any mitochondria.
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If you consistently take an antagonistic approach, however, people are going to start thinking you're from New York.
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