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People are capable of great, great change during the span of one lifetime. And women even more than men.
Gabrielle Zevin
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Gabrielle Zevin
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: October 24
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It's hard to believe. Where does the times go?' Betty sighs. 'I've always hated that phrase. It makes it would like time went on a holiday, and is expected back any day now. Time flies is another one I hate. Apparently, time does quite a bit of traveling, though.
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