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There was a beautiful feeling of calm in my groin, a sense of peace so remarkable it was almost ecstasy——anyone who' suffered bad pain and then recovered will know what I'm talking about.

Stephen King

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Stephen King
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: September 21
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