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“If you can't run, you crawl. If you can't crawl-- you find someone to carry you.”

Quote by Joss Whedon

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Joss Whedon, born on June 23, 1964, is a renowned American screenwriter. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound character development, with notable contributions to series like 'The Avengers' franchise, 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', and 'Big Hero 6'. more

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