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You tell a man the truth about himself and, well, they find they have trouble accepting it.

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Patrick Ness
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: October 17
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Francia don’t look too convinced. I never seen arms so crossed.
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Schooling ain't life. Ain't it? she says, her eyebrows raising in mock surprise.
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You are keeping the possibility [of peace] open. No wise leader would do anything less
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