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I like that you let yourself be surprised

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Ann Brashares
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: July 30
Film Writer
Novelist
Writer
City of Alexandria
Virginia
Surprised
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A loving soul was always more beautiful over the long haul, but actual prettiness was fleeting.
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Your problem isn't the problem, it's your attitude about the problem.
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Sometimes you need to make a mess. -Loretta, the Rollinses' hosekeeper
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But will he come I just want to know what you think the odds are. Tell me what you really think. I think Tibby was a wise girl. I think she loved you.
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It was wrong. But it was worth it.
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