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There is nothing else for people to do. They do not think. They feel no passion, no hatred, no sadness they feel nothing but fear, and a desire to control. So they watch, and poke, and pry.
Lauren Oliver
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Lauren Oliver
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: November 8
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Westchester County
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