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Okay. Enough. I got out of the closet, brushing myself off, then turned around to face her. This is happening. So you need to go downstairs, face your fears, and make the best of it, and everything will be okay. She narrowed her eyes at me. When did you suddenly become so positive? Just get out of there.

Sarah Dessen

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Sarah Dessen
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 6
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