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I was stark raving mad, and my family was too polite to mention it. That's what living with the Yamanis does to people. They get so well-mannered they won't mention you're crazy.

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove
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