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Scots have long memories, and they're not the most forgiving of people.

Diana Gabaldon

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Diana Gabaldon
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: January 11
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Science Fiction Writer
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Williams
Arizona
Diana J. Gabaldon Perez
Memories
Long
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Scots
Forgiving

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