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“My home address is a small apartment in Fair Oaks, California but I'm here in Ho Chi Minh City right now staying in a rented room and this is where I spend a good part of every year.”

Quote by Doug Rice

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Born on November 26, 1950, Doug Rice is a renowned author whose works span multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. Rice's writing is appreciated for its unique imagination and profound themes. more

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Source: Thinking, Fast and Slow