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“My first tattoo is a full-on Sailor Jerry situation on my hip - it's a swallow with big spread wings. When I got it I was 20 on St. Mark's Place in New York; I just walked in in a frenzy. It's still there 17 years later and it's not a terrible thing to look at.”

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Maria Dahvana Headley

Maria Dahvana Headley, born on June 21, 1977, is an accomplished American novelist known for her unique imagination, profound themes, and rich narrative techniques. Her works have gained popularity among readers. more

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