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“We post photos of the Halloween costumes and the mustaches made of cupcake frosting. We don't record the tantrums?and that's as it should be. But we shouldn't mistake that for reality. It's stagecraft.”

Quote by Libby Copeland

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Libby Copeland is a seasoned journalist, born in 1976. She is known for her in-depth investigative reporting and sharp insights into complex social issues. more

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