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I've never had a mentor. I've always wanted one. I'm actually really disappointed that nobody took my under their wing.

Christopher Bollen

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Christopher Bollen
Age: 48
Born: 1975
Born: November 26
Journalist
Novelist
Cincinnati
Ohio
Actually
Wanted
Really
Mentor
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