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Francia don’t look too convinced. I never seen arms so crossed.

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Patrick Ness
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: October 17
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Journalist
Literary Critic
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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Fairfax
Virginia
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Arms
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