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As a peaceful warrior, I would choose when, where and how I would behave. With that commitment, I began to live the life of a warrior.

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Dan Millman
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: February 22
Author
Competitive Diver
Motivational Speaker
Trampolinist
Writer
LA
California
Daniel Jay Millman
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