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It feels like the whole world has turned upside down. There aren't any more rules. Hey,' I say to Sam, because if the world's gone crazy, then I guess I can do whatever I want. Guess what? I'm a worker.

Holly Black

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Holly Black
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: November 10
Journalist
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New Jersey
United States
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