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Poor is the man whose future depends on the opinions and permission of others. Remember this, if you are afraid of criticism, you will die doing nothing!

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Andy Andrews
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: May 22
Author
Motivational Speaker
Orange Beach
Alabama
Nothing
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Men
Afraid
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Dies
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