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We are given to the great, for great purpose, to great ends. We are given to the grave, for grave purposes, to grave ends.

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Kami Garcia
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 25
Artist
Novelist
Teacher
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Washington
District of Columbia
Graves
Greatness
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Given
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