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The morning, when I need to have opinions and answers across the board very quickly, is a constant fight between ease and inspiration, what will make our lives easier versus what will make us excited because we were ambitious.

Allison Silverman

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Allison Silverman
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: February 17
Producer
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Television Producer
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