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I wasn't raised very religiously because my parents went to Catholic school, but I do believe in God very much. I just never gave God a name, if you know what I mean. I hope I haven't let Him down regardless.

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