Quote by Jane Smiley Download Open image ““Almonds. Apricots. Avocadoes. Some peaches I don't know. Grapefruit. Lemones. Probably oranges.”” — Jane Smiley ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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