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“For years, I ate the same foods every day, in exactly the same manner, at exactly the same times.”

Quote by Caroline Knapp

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Caroline Knapp was an American writer known for her memoirs and non-fiction works. Born on November 8, 1959, she passed away on June 3, 2002. Her writing often explored themes of addiction and recovery, and she was a prominent figure in the literary world. more

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