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“But hard bitten cynicism leaves one feeling peevish, and too much of it can do lasting damage to your heart.”

Quote by Julie Powell

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Julie Powell, born on April 20, 1973, is an American author. She gained fame with her memoir 'Cooking for Mr. Darcy: A Year of French Cooking,' which chronicles her year-long attempt to cook 500 French recipes from The New York Times. more

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