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I want to know. His words are a whisper, barely audible. I want to know with you.

Lauren Oliver

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Lauren Oliver
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: November 8
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Science Fiction Writer
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Westchester County
New York
Audible
Whisper
Barely
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