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I'm the Cool One, she told herself. Somebody give me some tequila because I'll totally drink it. And there's no way you're going to find me later having a panic attack in your parents' bathroom. Who wants to French-kiss?

Rainbow Rowell

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Rainbow Rowell
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: February 24
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