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Tell the story that's been growing in your heart, the characters you can't keep out of your head, the tale story that speaks to you, that pops into your head during your daily commute, that wakes you up in the morning.
Jennifer Weiner
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Jennifer Weiner
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 28
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