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First rule of engineering beware prototypes. Along with, avoid anything made by an engineer who doesn't have all his own fingers.

Simon R. Green

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Simon R. Green
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: August 25
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Science Fiction Writer
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Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
Simon Richard Green
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