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The fact was, I didn't know if I was built for happy endings.

Maggie Stiefvater

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Maggie Stiefvater
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: November 18
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Okay, outside, the clerk said. Conversation outside. Bye! Have a nice night!
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