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Like most misery, it started with apparent happiness.

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Markus Zusak
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: January 1
Novelist
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Sydney
NSW
Apparent
Misery
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Happiness
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I have to say that although it broke my heart, I was, and still am, glad I was there.
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for some reason, dying men always ask the question they know the answer to. perhaps it's so they can die being right.
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an expression of surprise falls from her face, though she's trying to keep it. it breaks off and she seems to catch it and fidget with it in her hands.
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If I ever leave this place- I'll make sure I'm better HERE first.
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You can do anything when it's not real. When it is real, nothing breaks your fall. Nothing gets between you and the ground.
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She didn't dare to look up, but she could feel their frightened eyes hanging onto her as she hauled the words in and breathed them out. A voice played the notes inside her. This, it said, is your accordion.
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You want to know what I truly look like? I'll help you out. Find yourself a mirror while I continue.
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I’m Angelina,” she says. “Are you here to save us?” I can see a tiny spark of hope awaken in her eyes. “You’re right, Angelina - I’m here to save you.” “Can you? Really?” “I’ll try,” I say and the girl smiles.
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How about a kiss, Saumensch?
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Have faith, Ed, all right?' I search the coffee mug, but there's none in there.
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