Talent was not rare; the ability to survive having it was. - Neal Stephenson

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Talent was not rare; the ability to survive having it was.

Neal Stephenson

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About Neal Stephenson

Neal Town Stephenson (born 31 October 1959) is an American writer, known primarily for his science fiction works in the postcyberpunk and chemical generation genres with a penchant for explorations of society, mathematics, currency, and the history of science.

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Pen Names: Stephen Bury

Birth Name: Neal Town Stephenson

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