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In books, the truth makes everything good and fine. The good prevail. The wicked are punished. There is happiness. But it's not like that really, is it? No, I say. I suppose it only makes everything known.
Libba Bray
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Libba Bray
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 11
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Texas
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