Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

She had a highly developed sense of humor which in some lights looked a bit like a sense of justice.

Catherynne M. Valente

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• She had a highly developed sense of humor which in some lights looked a bit like a sense of justice.

  

  Catherynne M. Valente
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