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This much I do know - I'm exhausted by the cumulative consequences of a lifetime of hasty choices and chaotic passions.

Elizabeth Gilbert

This much I do know - I'm exhausted by the cumulative consequences of a lifetime of hasty choices and chaotic passions.

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About Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert (born July 18, 1969) is an American journalist and author. She is best known for her 2006 memoir Eat, Pray, Love, which has sold over 12 million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages. The book was also made into a film of the same name in 2010.