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There are aspects of love that I once undervalued. Kindness. Having a sort of honor when love is on the table.

Susan Minot

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Susan Minot
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: December 7
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
Boston
Massachusetts
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Love
Undervalued
Aspects
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