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I often learn more about myself from listening to the life story of a friend than I do reflecting on my own story.

Donald Miller

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Donald Miller
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
Author
Screenwriter
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Pearland
Texas
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Friend
Story
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Life

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