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There is no other way to find ourselves but in each others faces.

Rod McKuen

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Rod McKuen
Age: 81 †
Born: 1933
Born: April 29
Died: 2015
Died: January 29
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Rodney Marvin McKuen
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Even when you feel you've reached the end or edge of life, hold on. Life itself will ultimately take care of you.
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