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I felt how important the simplest things were, like feeling proud, finding something funny, stretching yourself, retreating into yourself.
Banana Yoshimoto
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Banana Yoshimoto
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: July 24
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Bunkyo
Yoshimoto Banana
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