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“It's a lot harder to find fault with the mundane details of daily existence when you really, really know on a cellular level that you're going to go, and that this moment, right now, is life. Life isn't what happens to you in 20 years. This moment, right now, is your life.”

Quote by Alan Ball

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Alan Ball, born on May 13, 1957, is a renowned American screenwriter. He is known for his outstanding contributions to the television industry, particularly for creating critically acclaimed series such as 'Six Feet Under' and 'Mad Men'. more

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