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My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

Judy Blume

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Judy Blume
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: February 12
Film Writer
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Elizabeth
New Jersey
Judith Blume
Judith Sussman
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