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" The moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you. "
J. K. Rowling
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" To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure. "
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" I was convinced that the only thing I wanted to do ever - was write novels. "
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" When people are very damaged, they can often meet the world with a kind of defiance. "
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" I remember the first time I heard a teenager say 'LOL.' Just what? But it means 'laugh.' Why don't you just laugh? What are you doing? "
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