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I do not giggle without purpose. Lady Linette says you should never misapply a giggle.

Gail Carriger

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Gail Carriger
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 4
Archaeologist
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
Writer
Bolinas
California
Without
Never
Giggle
Lady
Says
Purpose

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