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...One thing you learn when you've lived as long as I have-people aren't all good, and people aren't all bad. We move in and out of darkness and light all of our lives. Right now, I'm pleased to be in the light.

Neal Shusterman

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Neal Shusterman
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: November 12
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