A Quote by Mary Doria Russell

The trouble with illusions is that you aren't aware you have any until they are taken away from you.

Mary Doria Russell

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Mary Doria Russell
American - Novelist
Born: August 19, 1950

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Bootsy Collins

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Rhys Thomas

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Gary Numan

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Dennis Banks

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James Blunt

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Humphrey Bogart

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Deirdre O'Kane

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