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Life is too short. I only want to do things that I enjoy, or that I think are good or worth doing.
J. K. Rowling
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J. K. Rowling
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: July 31
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You thought I would not weesh to marry him? Or per'aps you hoped? said Fleur, her nostrils flaring. What do I care how he looks? I am good-looking enough for both of us, I theenk! All these scars show is zat my husband is brave! And I shall do zat! she added fiercely, pushing Mrs. Weasley aside and snatching the ointment from her.
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