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For paranoia about 'what other people think' : remember that only some hate, a very few love - and almost all just don't care.

Alain de Botton

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Alain de Botton
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: December 20
Journalist
Philosopher
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City of Zurich
Alain De Botton
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