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The Elders had nothing but contempt for human emotion they considered it their biggest weakness. Perenelle knew it was humankind's greatest strength.

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Michael Scott
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 29
Actor
Clergyman
Executive Producer
Screenwriter
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Television Actor
Television Producer
Ann Arbor
Michigan
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Contempt
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Elders
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