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Congratulations. That was the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Ever.

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Patrick Rothfuss
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: June 6
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Madison
Wisconsin
Patrick James Rothfuss
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I have no balance. My life is a hot mess.
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