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Human emotions are a gift from our animal ancestors. Cruelty is a gift humanity has given itself.

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Thomas Harris
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: April 11
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William Thomas Harris III
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Good-bye Clarice. Will you let me know if ever the lambs stop screaming? Yes. Pembry was taking her arm. It was go or fight him. Yes, she said. I'll tell you. Do you promise?Yes.
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