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[My mom's] funny that way, celebrating special occasions with blue food. I think it's her way of saying anything is possible. Percy can pass seventh grade. Waffles can be blue. Little miracles like that.

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Richard Russell Riordan
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