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I respect humanity. That's my religion. I can't stand these religions that are really businesses. So much money everywhere that's going to buy a really nice house in heaven - or what? I don't get it.

Marjane Satrapi

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Marjane Satrapi
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: November 22
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