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I love her. I need her. I gave away everything I had for her. I just wanted her to know me.

Ann Brashares

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Ann Brashares
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: July 30
Film Writer
Novelist
Writer
City of Alexandria
Virginia
Gave
Away
Wanted
Everything
Need
Needs
Love

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There was nothing new in sitting on this dock, on this or that wooden bench, watching for his boat to come. In some ways, she was always waiting for him.
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Pain is fear, and I'm not afraid.
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He's had a lot of chances to care, and he hasn't.
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Don't talk to me. I'm tired and grumpy and I'll probably make fun of you.
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