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Even the jerks earn some of our affection. We can be glad they're gone and yet still mourn the good parts.

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Shannon Hale
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 26
Author
Fantasy Author
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Parts
Jerks
Gone
Heartfelt
Stills
Jerk
Still
Mourn
Even
Earn
Good
Divorce
Affection
Glad

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