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I believe that interest in heroes is universal and eternal.

Norman Spinrad

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Norman Spinrad
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: September 15
Author
Journalist
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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Trade Unionist
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The Bronx
New York City
Norman Richard Spinrad
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The saddest day of your life is when you decide to sell out, and nobody wants to buy.
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