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You are the nest. You are the hatchling. You are the chrysalis. You are the progeny. You are the rot that falls from stars. You may not understand what I mean. You will.
Rick Yancey
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Rick Yancey
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 4
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Miami
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