A Quote by John Irving

Everybody dies … The thing is, to have a life before we die.

John Irving

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Before Die Dies Everybody Life Thing

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John Irving
American - Novelist
Born: March 2, 1942

You know, everybody dies. My parents died. Your father died. Everybody dies. I'm going to die too. So will you. The thing is, to have a life before we die. It can be a real adventure having a life

John Irving

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