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Quote by Stephen King

“God turned out to be a bunch of bad little kids playing interstellar Xbox. Isn't that funny?”

Quote by Stephen King

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Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, is a renowned American author. His works primarily focus on horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and have won him a wide audience. King has received numerous literary awards in the United States, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the World Fantasy Award. more

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