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Like me, he has a searing belief that books are sacred. They might not be to other people, but when you have a passion, you hold on to it. You defend it. You dont pretend it isn't important at the risk of offending others. -Carrie.
Candace Bushnell
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Candace Bushnell
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: December 1
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