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They never played games with each other, they never had tow worry where they stood, because if either of them had a moment of wavering, the other would say I love you and would mean it and all doubts were forgiven because in this one case it was found that love conquers all.

David Levithan

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David Levithan
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: September 7
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