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“There's no reason to do anything twice, and certainly no reason to do something that almost killed you.”

Quote by Sebastian Junger

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Sebastian Junger

Sebastian Junger (born January 17, 1962) is an American journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for his war reporting and adventure writing. He gained widespread fame with his 1997 book "The Perfect Storm," which chronicles the sinking of the fishing vessel Andrea Gail during a deadly 1991 storm. Junger also co-directed the Oscar-nominated documentary "Restrepo" (2010) about the war in Afghanistan. His work often explores human survival and psychological resilience under extreme conditions. more

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