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I was shy. Bookish. The kind of 13-year-old girl who, instead of having a boyfriend, would have a crush on a dead, 19th-century author!
Natalie Merchant
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"I was shy. Bookish. The kind of 13-year-old girl who, instead of having a boyfriend, would have a crush on a dead, 19th-century author!"
— Natalie Merchant

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I was shy. Bookish. The kind of 13-year-old girl who, instead of having a boyfriend, would have a crush on a dead, 19th-century author! — Natalie Merchant

About Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant was a Musician from United States (1963–present).

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This quote is attributed to Natalie Merchant, a Musician from United States.
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Natalie Merchant lived from 1963 – present.