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He gives me a little shrug, like, of course, why else? And at this point, I really have no right to be surprised by people's capacity for kindness and generosity, but still, I am. I'm floored every time.
Gayle Forman
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Gayle Forman
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 5
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