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People are like tea bags you never know how strong they'll be until they're in hot water. In times of trouble, you not only discover what you truly believe but whether or not you can act on your beliefs.

Rita Mae Brown

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Rita Mae Brown
Age: 79
Born: 1944
Born: November 28
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