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I've always felt somewhat out of place with other kids my own age, said River. I was constantly reminded by people's reaction to our names and our diet that we seemed weird to them.

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River Phoenix
Age: 23 †
Born: 1970
Born: August 23
Died: 1993
Died: October 31
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I would rather quit while I was ahead. There’s no need in overstaying your welcome.
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I’ve learned that if you can’t get it all together to accomplish this thing called peace, you do at least your part in your life, because that’s where you can truly make an immediate difference.
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