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Quote by Lisa Gardner

“If you choose to do something, do it with your utmost. And remember, expect nothing and life will be velvet.”

Quote by Lisa Gardner

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Lisa Gardner is a renowned American suspense novel author. Her works are known for their tense and gripping plots and well-developed characters. Although her exact birth and death dates are unknown, her novels have been widely popular since the early 2000s. more

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