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I even move out onto the front porch and see my own limited view of the world. I want to take that world, and for the first time ever, I feel like I can do it. I’ve survived everything I’ve had to so far. I’m still standing here.

Markus Zusak

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Markus Zusak
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: January 1
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