I have always felt that violence was the last refuge of the incompetent, and empty threats the last sanctuary of the terminally inept.

Neil Gaiman Neverwhere
Also known as: Neil Richard Gaiman
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About Neil Gaiman

Neil Richard Gaiman (born 10 November 1960) is an English author of science fiction and fantasy short stories and novels, graphic novels, and comics.

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