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But surprises were nothing new to her. Like opening a can of mushroom soup and finding tomato instead be grateful and eat it anyway.
Sarah Addison Allen
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Sarah Addison Allen
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: March 30
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Asheville
North Carolina
Katie Gallagher
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