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In science, the old men are usually wrong. But in politics, the old men are wise, counsel caution, and in the end are often right.

Michael Crichton

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Michael Crichton
Age: 66 †
Born: 1942
Born: October 23
Died: 2008
Died: November 4
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John Michael Crichton
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