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You've never been in love, she said. You don't understand. If being in love means giving up your freedom, not to mention your opportunities, Caitlin said, Then I haven't missed anything.
Judy Blume
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Judy Blume
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: February 12
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First of all I can only focus on one creative project at a time. I wish I could focus on two, because I really only write.
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I love to talk with children. I try to visit schools but it's hard for me to travel when I'm trying to write. Some authors are able to do both.
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