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I can sell anything to anyone. That is actually my superpower. I am really good at negotiating and persuading.
Patrick Rothfuss
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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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