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“I'll never have one special place at the table. I'll sit in a different place every day. Then if I go away, no one will miss me just by looking at an empty chair.”

Quote by Kimberly Willis Holt

Book:Keeper of the Night

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Keeper of the Night

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Kimberly Willis Holt

Kimberly Willis Holt is an accomplished American screenwriter known for her profound insights into family and coming-of-age stories. Her work has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards. more

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