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“I suppose the pursuit of fashion has always carried a price, monetary or otherwise.”

Quote by Robert Charles Wilson

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Robert Charles Wilson

Robert Charles Wilson is a Canadian science fiction author born on December 15, 1953. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and complex narrative structures, with notable titles including 'Blindness' and 'The Chronology of Time'. more

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