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Heaven, for me, is one focused project - it's like a weird form of autism.

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Military investigations are designed not to find anyone guilty.

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There is nothing glamorous or romantic about war. It's mostly about random pointless death and misery.

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Once you believe that God is speaking directly to you, there is no discussion.

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I knew that you couldn't make a living simply writing about the outdoors, so I made an effort from the beginning of my freelance career to write about other subjects.

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The pieces I've written for 'Outside' magazine are definitely my best work, and they're virtually all about the outdoors.

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I really enjoy researching, and for almost every piece, I research enough to write a book.

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As I point out in the very first pages of 'Into the Wild,' I approached this book not as a normal, you know, unbiased journalist.

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You can get a lawyer with two months off or a New York socialite who wants to play at being Lewis and Clark and put them up there, but Everest is still in charge; it can still kick butt.

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Rob Hall was, without doubt, the most competent guide in mountaineering.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Writer

Born: April 12th, 1954

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