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Be bold, but not too bold. Have courage, but not too much.
Fay Weldon
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Fay Weldon
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: September 22
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Alvechurch
Worcestershire
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Marriage is what happens when one at least of the partners doesn't want the other to get away.
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