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And don't change for a guy, ever, Leah added. If they're worthy, they'll like you just the way you are.

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Sarah Dessen
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 6
Novelist
Writer
Evanston
Illinois
Worthy
Guy
Change
Ever
Way
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Leah
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