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When you get tired of worrying and mourning your horse and trying not to be afraid, tell me and I'll do it for you a while so you can shut your eyes and sleep peaceful.

Shannon Hale

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Shannon Hale
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 26
Author
Fantasy Author
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Worry
Sleep
Mourning
Eyes
Worrying
Eye
Shut
Tell
Peaceful
Trying
Horse
Tired
Afraid

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