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I am one of billions. I am stardust gathered fleetingly into form. I will be ungathered. The stardust will go on to be other things someday and I will be free.
Laini Taylor
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Laini Taylor
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: December 11
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Thank you, but we respectfully decline your overture, being more enjoyably occupied at present.
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