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There has to be a moment at the beginning when you wonder whether you’re in love with the person or in love with the feeling of love itself.

David Levithan

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David Levithan
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: September 7
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Short Hills
New Jersey
Love
Wonder
Feeling
Whether
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Feelings
Moments
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Beginning

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