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Have you ever wanted something so much that you would do anything to have it - even knowing that it was bad for you? Of course, Adam replied. All truly enjoyable things in life are invariably bad for you - and they are even better when done to excess.

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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