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But there's the paradox of fiction - why do you cry when a fake character dies? It's the basis of art. You engage with people who don't exist and care about them as you would your friends and relatives.
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But there's the paradox of fiction - why do you cry when a fake character dies? It's the basis of art. You engage with people who don't exist and care about them as you would your friends and relatives. — Michael Gruber

About Michael Gruber

Michael Gruber was a Author from Austria (1966–present).

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This quote is attributed to Michael Gruber, a Author from Austria.
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Michael Gruber lived from 1966 – present.
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