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“My belated recognition of his desire actually served the purpose of provoking me to consider him, if only for a moment. It was like high school when just to hear that a boy liked you was sufficient encouragement to agree to go steady with him by the end of the day. Now that I think of it, it is just like life. Not high school.”

Quote by Susanna Moore

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Susanna Moore is an American author born on December 9, 1945. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound portrayal of female characters. more

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