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As long as we have books, we are not alone.

Laura Bush

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Laura Bush
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: November 4
Autobiographer
Former First Lady Of The United States
Hiv Activist
Librarian
Politician
Teacher
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Midland
Texas
Laura Welch Bush
Laura Lane Welch Bush
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I'm inspired by my faith of course, and all the different people around me.
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I don't really feel like I have to have a debate with my husband over issues.
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A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can't leave it alone.
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