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“I've always found ideas everywhere, but my favorite place is Nordstrom, because of their liberal return policies for those ideas that don't work out.”

Quote by JoAnn Ross

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JoAnn Ross is an American author born on July 12, 1945. Her works are known for their deep character development and rich emotional expression, covering a variety of genres, including historical novels, romance novels, and mystery novels. more

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