stackyFACTSHandling rejection with absolute zero grace, Berlioz planned to murder his ex-fiancée and her new lover while disguised as a maid. He packed pistols, poison, and a dress, but thankfully got distracted during the carriage ride and decided to just write a symphony instead.
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