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"In order to fly, all one must do is simply miss the ground."

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"A moment later Jonathan's body wavered in the air, shimmering, and began to go transparent. 'Don't let them spread silly rumors about me, or make me a god. O.K., Fletch? I'm a seagull. I like to fly, maybe."

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"In order to fly, all one must do is simply miss the ground."

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