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It's easy to manipulate your children when they're absolutely sure you're stupid.
Orson Scott Card
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Orson Scott Card
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: August 24
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Brian Green
Frederick Bliss
Byron Walley
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Byron S. Walley
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We've devoted our lives to learning about them! Miro said. Ender stopped. Not from them.
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