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“I'm so lazy as far as liking to get up, go to the office in my pajamas, get dressed about noon. And I hate flying. So I have this really laid-back, good lifestyle, and it's hard to nudge me out of it.”

Quote by Barbara Park

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Barbara Park, an American children's literature author, was born on April 21, 1947, and passed away on November 15, 2013. She is best known for her popular 'Judy Blume' series, which tells the story of a lively girl named Judy Blume and has been beloved by children around the world. more

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