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Goodness knows she is too fierce for you Goodness knows she has eyes for a lord Goodness knows she yet will prove untrue Her cheek's blush is as false as her word
Shannon Hale
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Shannon Hale
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 26
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Utah
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