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Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself.

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Terry Pratchett
Age: 66 †
Born: 1948
Born: April 28
Died: 2015
Died: March 12
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Thats how we survive infinity - we kill it by breaking it up into small bits.
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Taxation is just a sophisticated way of demanding money with menaces.
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Sometimes, the best answer is a more interesting question.
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Even if it's not your fault, it's your responsibility.
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