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Very few people mate for life with the people they fall for at twelve. Doesn't mean is isn't real, doesn't mean it doesn't hurt, doesn't mean it doesn't matter, but basically, we're talking a practice swing in the big game of love.

Jennifer Crusie

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Jennifer Crusie
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: September 17
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Wapakoneta
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