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It makes sense for people who are good at fighting to go out and do it-because if they're good at it, that means the fewest number of other people die.

Mercedes Lackey

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Mercedes Lackey
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: June 24
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Science Fiction Writer
Short Story Writer
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Chicago
Illinois
Mercedes Ritchie Lackey
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