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There's no way for them to take away my sadness, but they can make sure I am not empty of all the other feelings.

David Levithan

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David Levithan
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: September 7
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Short Hills
New Jersey
Empty
Sure
Feelings
Away
Take
Way
Make
Sadness

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