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It's one of my favorite times of day. I'll have an array of notes, things that I want to think about. Something will start to take shape, and I'll play around with it. It's not usually an intense time. It's sort of a playful time. But it's when some really good thoughts arise.

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Lynne Rae Perkins
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: July 31
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