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My life is not just about the past.
Jeannette Walls
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Jeannette Walls
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: April 21
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Don't be afraid of your dark places. ... If you can shine a light on them, you'll find treasure there.
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One thing about whoring: It put a chicken on the table.
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Unlike diamonds, watches were practical. They were for people on the run, people with appointments to keep and schedules to meet.
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I listen to music mostly in the evening. I've come to love what is called world music, like the Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi and the Colombian singer Marta Gomez. I also love the Irish folk singer Mary Black. Other favorites include Chet Baker, Eva Cassidy, and Billie Holiday.
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