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“But even though all this was going on at home, if someone had tried to take me away and put me in a children's home, I couldn't have handled it. Even though my mother was very brutal, it was my home.”

Quote by Lynn Johnston

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Lynn Johnston, born on May 28, 1947, is a renowned cartoonist known for her humorous and warm-hearted works. Her creations have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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