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It is a truth universally acknowledge that there will always be a gentleman to dance with, except at just the moment when you require one most.

Anna Godbersen

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Anna Godbersen
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: April 10
Writer
Berkeley
California
Moments
Truth
Universally
Always
Require
Gentleman
Acknowledge
Dance
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Moment

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