You are lucky to be one of those people who wishes to build sand castles with words, who is willing to create a place where your imagination can wand… - Anne Lamott

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You are lucky to be one of those people who wishes to build sand castles with words, who is willing to create a place where your imagination can wander.

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About Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott (born 10 April 1954) is an American novelist and non-fiction writer.

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