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And this was your friend? Cordelia raised her eyebrows. Seems to me the only difference between your friends and your enemies is how long the stand around chatting before they shoot you.
Lois McMaster Bujold
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Lois McMaster Bujold
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: November 2
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