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It's the secret to happiness, you know. Only take what you need.

Adriana Trigiani

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Adriana Trigiani
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 1
Author
Film Director
Novelist
Screenwriter
Television Producer
Writer
Secret
Happiness
Need
Take
Needs

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