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I think any period in history can be adapted into interesting fiction, as long as you approach the actual history with respect.
-Seth Grahame-Smith
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I Think Any Period In History Can

Seth Grahame-Smith
I think any period in history can be adapted into interesting fiction, as long as you approach the actual history with respect.
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