Sandra Cisneros Quotes

Even though it's hard to believe, but people who know me really well know I'm shy. I have to go past that fear.

Sandra Cisneros

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• Even though it's hard to believe, but people who know me really well know I'm shy. I have to go past that fear.

  

  Sandra Cisneros
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  • Past