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Sometimes we have thoughts that even we don't understand. Thoughts that aren't even true—that aren't really how we feel—but they're running through our heads anyway because they're interesting to think about.

Jay Asher

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Jay Asher
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: September 30
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Arcadia
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