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“Ask a child's guardians what it takes to be good at their jobs, and most will answer with a single word... SACRIFICE. Parents give up so much: time, sleep, freedom, money, intimacy... pretty much everything but complaining how much they sacrifice.”

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Book:Saga, Volume 5
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Saga, Volume 5

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Brian K. Vaughan
Brian K. Vaughan

Brian K. Vaughan is an American writer renowned for his work in comics, novels, and television. Born in 1976, he is praised for his ability to craft complex storylines and profound character development. Vaughan's work spans a variety of styles and themes, from science fiction to fantasy, and from superhero to realism. more

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