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But one thing I have to say about Darcy and dating is this: she never blew us off for a guy. She always put her friends first- which is an amazing thing for a high school girl to do.

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Emily Giffin
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 20
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Lawyer
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Baltimore
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Emily Fisk Giffin
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