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Nothing ever fits the palm so perfectly, or feels so right, or inspires so much protective instinct as the hand of a child

Gregory David Roberts

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Gregory David Roberts
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 21
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Melbourne
Australia
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Palms
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