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At least I can write.

R. L. Stine

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R. L. Stine
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: October 8
Actor
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Science Fiction Writer
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Columbus
Ohio
Robert Lawrence Stine
Jovial Bob Stine
Eric Affabee
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I've had a very sheltered life. What can happen to you if you stay home writing all day?
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