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Chaos is the enemy of Order but the enemy of Chaos is also the enemy of Order
Norman Spinrad
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Norman Spinrad
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: September 15
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Journalist
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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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