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continuing sexual interest and perfect sexual adjustment between partners who have been together for thirty years is so difficult and rare that no one should feel guilty or inadequate for not having managed it.

Germaine Greer

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Germaine Greer
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: January 29
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