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So, you wrecked Alcatraz Island, made Mount St. Helens explode, and displaced half a million people, but at least you're safe. Yep, that pretty much covers it.
Rick Riordan
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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Richard Russell Riordan
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Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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