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In some parts of the ancient world, the hawk symbolized the sun. Back when I got this, I figured if I always had the sun on me, I wouldn't be afraid of the dark

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Veronica Roth
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: August 19
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New York City
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Veronica Anne Roth
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