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I forgot my purse of laughter when I dressed this mornin', she told me. Have you not bought anythin' the last few days? Prices have gone up. Pay or starve, it's all one to me.

Tamora Pierce

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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