Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a froz…

Maya Angelou
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Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake. ✨ Dr. Maya Angelou (2009). The Heart of a Woman, p.53, Random House
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Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake. ✨ Dr. Maya Angelou (2009). The Heart of a Woman, p.53, Random House

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