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“It’s hard to look back on your life and point to one event–one moment–that changed everything and set you on the path that made you…you. That only happens in movies. Most people’s lives are a series of millions of messy little moments strung together adding up to a messy little life. But sometimes, you can look back and see a pattern forming… see a clear path cutting through the mess. It makes you wonder, do we even have a choice at all? Or was that path going to form no matter what we did? Yeah, it’s easy to look back and see the pattern. It’s easy to second-guess every decision you made and figure out what you would’ve done differently. But none of that much matters now. It’s all in the past. Can’t waste time thinking about who i was, who i could’ve been. All that matters now is who i am.”

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Book:All-New Hawkeye (2015) #5
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All-New Hawkeye (2015) #5

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Jeff Lemire
Jeff Lemire

Jeff Lemire is a talented writer known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. His works span a variety of genres, including superhero, fantasy, and realistic novels. Born on March 21, 1976, Lemire has made a name for himself in the comic industry since the early 2000s. more

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