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Scared is what you're feeling. Brave is what you're doing.

Emma Donoghue

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Emma Donoghue
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: October 24
Literary Historian
Novelist
Playwright
Screenwriter
Writer
Dublin city
Feelings
Bravery
Scared
Brave
Courage
Feeling

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