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Love is our essential nutrient. Without it, life has little meaning. It's the best thing we have to give and the most valuable thing we receive. It's worthy of all the hullabaloo.
Cheryl Strayed
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Cheryl Strayed
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: September 17
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I write to find what I have to say. I edit to figure out how to say it right.
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