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" We forget when we're all grown up. 16 was a long time ago. It's hard to remember how freakin' difficult it is as 16! Life is not easy, and you're trying to figure stuff out. "

Greg Rucka

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Greg Rucka

Background

Short

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Greg Rucka

Children

Teaching

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