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When you love a child, you forgive her before she can even ask. Basically you've already forgiven her for things she hasn't even done yet.

Lisa Kleypas

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Lisa Kleypas
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: November 5
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Lisa Kleypas Ellis
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