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I'm more interested in interpersonal relationships - between lovers families, siblings. That's why I write about how we treat each other.

Terry McMillan

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Terry McMillan
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: October 18
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Port Huron
Michigan
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The best rush in the world is getting something at 80 percent off.
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don't sabotage your own greatness by succumbing to failure!
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