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Shanghainese people are good negotiators, they're very persistent, and you grow up in an atmosphere like that - very competitive. That becomes part of your personality, Shanghai personality becomes part of yours.
Amy Tan
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Amy Tan
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: February 19
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Amy Ruth Tan
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