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Oh God, Mae, said Jamie in a hollow voice, descending the stairs. I will never drink again. I'm only seeing in black and white. My arms feel all floppy, like flightless wings. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I looked like a very sad penguin.

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Sarah Rees Brennan
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: September 21
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