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Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke after he received his CBE from the Queen. Clarke has died in Sri Lanka at the age of 90, an aide to the author said today.
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2008

Open quoteAbsolutely no religious rites of any kind, relating to any religious faith, should be associated with my funeral.Close quote

  • ARTHUR C. CLARKE
  • deceased science fiction writer, in written instructions requesting a secular funeral
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