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My reflection in the mirror shows me pink and puffy. I thought pregnant women were to supposed to glow. I am not glowing.
Audrey Niffenegger
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Audrey Niffenegger
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: June 13
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It's funny how we like labels. If I ever have a bookstore, I'm not going to put any labels on the sections.
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