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There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who want to know the facts, and those who want to make up a nice story to feel better. I wish I was the kind who made up stories.

Adriana Trigiani

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Adriana Trigiani
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 1
Author
Film Director
Novelist
Screenwriter
Television Producer
Writer
People
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