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I was in fact anxious about whether I would be any good at being a father. And then I met so many people who had been good parents under difficult circumstances, and I felt inspired by them.
Andrew Solomon
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Andrew Solomon
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: October 30
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It is easy to keep secrets by being honest in an ironic tone of voice.
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A sense of humor is the best indicator that you will recover it is often the best indicator that people will love you. Sustain that and you have hope.
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