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Because he KNEW he was doing wrong. He felt the PAIN of his actions'-- 'But he did not amen them,' shows the Sky. 'The rest are worth as much as their pack animals,' I show, 'but worst is the one who knows better and does NOTHING.
Patrick Ness
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Patrick Ness
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: October 17
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