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I haven't had a very good day. I think I might still be hung over and everyone's dead and my root beer's gone.
Holly Black
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Holly Black
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: November 10
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You better get over here with my car,” Grandad says. “Before I call the cops and tell them you stole it.” “Sorry,” I say contritely. Then the rest of what he said sinks in and I laugh. “Wait, did you just threaten me with calling the police? Because that I’d like to see.
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