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Hey! My body may be small, but my soul is large. It’s why I wear platforms. So I can reach the top of my soul.

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Laini Taylor
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: December 11
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Chico
California
Soul
Platforms
Hey
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Large
Reach
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May

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