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Some of us weren't born for rewards, Froi. We were born for sacrifices.
Melina Marchetta
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Melina Marchetta
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: March 25
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Sydney
NSW
Carmelina Marchetta
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He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Okay, would you like pizza? I don't think you deserve my company but I feel sorry for you so I'll say yes. God help me, he said, half under his breath.
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God knows what possessed me, but having that science book in my hand propelled me to immediate action. So I hit her with it.
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I'll run one day. Run for my life. To be free and think for myself...I'll run to be emancipated.
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I ran away one day. He was running in the same direction.
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