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Break not an ancient friendship keep it hale Stir round its roots, that it be green of heart Let not the spirit of its growth depart: It is a power to brave the strongest gale.

J. K. Rowling

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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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Joanne Jo Murray
Joanne Kathleen Rowling
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