You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world...but… - John Green

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You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world...but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices.

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John Green (born 24 August 1977) is an American author of young adult fiction, who has appeared on the New York Times best sellers list several times. He also publishes a video blog with his brother Hank Green as "vlogbrothers". A massive community has popped up around the videos that the brothers call 'Nerdfighteria.' John lives with his wife and two kids in Indianapolis.

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Birth Name: John Michael Green

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"What the hell is that?" I laughed.
"It's my fox hat."
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"Yeah, Pudge. My fox hat."
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"Because no one can catch the motherfucking fox."

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You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world...but you do have some say in who hurts you. I like my choices. - John Green

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