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I think any period in history can be adapted into interesting fiction, as long as you approach the actual history with respect.
Seth Grahame-Smith
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Seth Grahame-Smith
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: January 4
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All I ask is that my final months be happy ones, and that I be permitted a husband who will see to my proper Christian beheading and burial.
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We may all deserve hell, but some of us deserve it sooner than others.
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Any man who has seen the face of death knows better than to seek him out a second time.
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But if you read Jane Austen, you know that she had a wicked sense of humor. Not only was she funny, but her early writing was very dark and had a gothic tone to it.
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However, it has long been said that my enemy's enemy is my friend.
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I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be a doubt that all mean are created free and equal.
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I dare say she means to keep you from his attentions. Your honour demands she be slain.
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My men have suffered greatly (from boredom), much blood has been shed (by mosquitoes), and I have swung my ax mightily (chopping firewood). Surely we have earned our place in the annals of history—for never has there been so little war in a war.
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Contrary to his infallibly honest image, Abe wasn't above lying so long as it served a noble purpose.
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Her only fault is that she lacks sense enough to avoid falling in love with such a fool as I!
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put the car in d set the compass to n and get the fout of there
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Miss Bennet, I am quite aware of your superior talent for cutting down the Lord's forsaken flock. I merely mean to spare your gown.' Thank you,' said Elizabeth, composing herself, 'but I should rather my gown be soiled than my honor.
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