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Fifteen minutes later, a meeting was called. Okay, look. Deb's face was dead serious. I know I just joined this project, and I don't want to offend anyone. But I'm going to be honest. I think you've been going about this all wrong. I'm offended, Dave told her flatly.

Sarah Dessen

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