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What I'd love more than anything is for Worldbuilders to continue to grow and become entangled in all the different corners of the geek community.

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Patrick Rothfuss
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: June 6
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Patrick James Rothfuss
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Music sounds different to the one who plays it. It is the musician's curse.
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She was a wicked thing sometimes. All full of want. As if the shape of the world depended on her mood. As if she were important.
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Owls are wise. They are careful and patient. Wisdom precludes boldness. That is why owls make poor heroes.
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I learned to love the feel of good words.
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I loved college. I wish I was still taking classes instead of teaching them.
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