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“People tell stories and it's up to those who listen whether to believe or not." "Shouldn't the storyteller believe it." "The storyteller should tell it.”

Quote by Cecelia Ahern

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Cecelia Ahern is an Irish novelist born on September 30, 1981. Her works are known for their warmth, humor, and profound emotional depth, which have won her a wide fan base. more

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