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The only trick was never giving more that you were willing to lose.

Sarah Dessen

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Sarah Dessen
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 6
Novelist
Writer
Evanston
Illinois
Never
Trick
Tricks
Lose
Willing
Loses
Giving

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