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You'd be surprised how easy some things can be, things you never thought you'd do, when you take self-respect out of the equation.

Sarah Addison Allen

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Sarah Addison Allen
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: March 30
Author
Asheville
North Carolina
Katie Gallagher
Thought
Self
Take
Equation
Things
Equations
Never
Surprised
Respect
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