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Ambrose, your presence is the horseshit frosting on the horseshit cake that is the admissions interview process.

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Patrick Rothfuss
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: June 6
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Patrick James Rothfuss
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I'd like to work with some of the videogame companies for the simple fact that they obviously need some sort of writer's help. I play videogames, and lately it's hard for me to enjoy them because I'm spending all my time cringing at the corny dialogue, thin characters, and glaring plot holes.
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That's all that really matters in the end. Stories.
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The truth is I've worked a lot of things people would consider shitty jobs but I've never really hated any of them.
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Congratulations. That was the stupidest thing I've ever seen. Ever.
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If there is one thing I will not abide it is the folly of a willful pride.
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You are not wise enough to fear me as I should be feared.
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She looked at me. What? Is there something wrong with my idea? It's not very heroic, I said dismissively. I was expecting something with a little more flair. Well, I left my armor and warhorse at home, she said. You're just upset because your big University brain couldn't think of a way, and my plan is brilliant.
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