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Romance is something people make fun of others for caring about, and yet it’s something that’s very natural to care about—it’s a loving connection between people, like family and friendships: it’s a significant emotional choice people make.

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