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“The only thing that I discovered very early on is that, even though we might change schools and cities and towns and states, the books in the library were the same. They had the same covers. They had the same characters. I could go and visit those people in the library as if I knew them.”

Quote by J. Michael Straczynski

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J. Michael Straczynski

J. Michael Straczynski, born on July 17, 1954, is a renowned American writer. He is best known for his contributions to the science fiction genre, with his most notable works being the television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Stargate: Universe'. Straczynski's writing style is highly acclaimed for its deep themes and rich imagination. more

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