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When I published my first novel, Slammed, I included lyrics at the beginning of each chapter from one of my favorite bands, The Avett Brothers. The overwhelmingly positive response from readers to those lyrics really surprised me.

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Colleen Hoover
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: December 11
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If words could break souls, my words just broke his in two.
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I’m the only one that can be held accountable for the way my life turns out.
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It's crap that you're letting on bad year determine your fate for the rest of your life.
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Keep an open mind it's the only way new things can get in.
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Does he treat you with respect at all times? That's the first question. The second question is, if he is the exact same person twenty years from now that he is today, would you still want to marry him? And finally, does he inspire to be a better person? You find someone you can answer yes to all three, then you've found a good man.
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Never judge others. You both know good and well how unexpected events can change who a person is. Always keep that in mind. You never know what someone else is experiencing within their own life.
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A guy can tell a girl he's in love with her until he's blue in the face. Words don't mean anything to a woman when her head's full of doubt. You have to show her.
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Push your boundaries, that's what they're there for.
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