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She wasn’t a snuggler. No surprise, really, that this acceptable affection came via a prickly implement.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":45,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":46},{},[],{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":53,"has_image":54,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":76},3025730,"There’s nothing more satisfying than being stupid with a friend.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":45,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":46},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nFiona Wood's life was marked by both tragedy and resilience. Born in 1958, she lost her leg in a tragic accident at age 14 and went on to become a renowned Australian author known for her critically acclaimed novels. 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