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It was as unbelievable as the moon catching fire.

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Yann Martel
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: June 25
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Catching
Unbelievable
Moon
Fire

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We believe what we see.’...What do you do when you’re in the dark?
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Religion is more than rite and ritual.
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Zoo is an artificial territory, an approximation. Civilization is our natural territory.
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It is a vast country, so that inspires you. It's also the greatest hotel on earth: It welcomes people from everywhere. It's a good country to write from because in many ways Canada is the world.
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The lower you are, the higher your mind will want to soar.
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