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He entertained these thoughts awkwardly, as a man entertains unexpected guests. Then, as he reached his objective, he pushed these thoughts away, as a man apologizes to his guests, and leaves them, muttering something about a prior engagement.

Neil Gaiman

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Neil Gaiman
Age: 63
Born: 1960
Born: November 10
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