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Charlie, you’re one of the most gifted people I’ve ever known. And I don’t mean in terms of my other students. I mean in terms of anyone I’ve ever met.

Stephen Chbosky

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Stephen Chbosky
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 25
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