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It's difficult for most of us to be completely honest with ourselves - we hate to admit how vulnerable or needful we are.

Lisa Kleypas

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