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I'm writing novels because I found something I love because I tried it. Don't be afraid to shake it up.

Adriana Trigiani

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Adriana Trigiani
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 1
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Film Director
Novelist
Screenwriter
Television Producer
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Found
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Something
Shake
Love
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Novels
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