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It's sad when you think about it, but also kind of beautiful.

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Gabrielle Zevin
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: October 24
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New York City
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Let's stay young forever. Young, stupid, and pretty. Sounds like a plan, don't you think?
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My brain said no. But my heart!
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It was strange, really. A couple months ago, I had thought I couldn’t live without him. Apparently I could.
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Covers matter. In my experience, a different cover can make you think you're reading an entirely different book.
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Should have. Would have. Could have. Didn't.
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He kissed me, though not in a sexy way. Gentle. Tender.
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Well, for one, you have to remember not to scream. Once you have their attention, whispering is much more effective. Screaming ghosts scare people, you know
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You know everything you need to know about a person from the answer to the question, What is your favorite book?
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Diving is a leap of faith plus gravity.
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Oh, says Owen, but I would have, you know. I know you would have, says Liz, and knowing you would have is nearly as good.
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Chocolate doesn't solve everything, Nana. It solves a whole heck of a lot, though.
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There's a strange sort of quiet when you're dying. It's as if you're in a glass room, and the walls keep getting thicker and thicker.
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My heart was a little bit broken, but I still had to go to school. I buttoned my dress shirt over it and my winter coat, too. I hoped it didn't show too much.
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