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The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote that when you look into the darkness of the abyss the abyss looks into you. Probably no other line or thought more inspires or informs my work.

Michael Connelly

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Michael Connelly
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: July 21
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