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“I suppose he's making a real fashion statement, but this is high school. You're not supposed to be real. You're supposed to be enough like everyone else to get through and out into the waiting world.”

Quote by Elizabeth Scott

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Elizabeth Scott

Elizabeth Scott, born in 1972, is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works delve into the emotional and psychological changes of adolescents. more

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