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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
Writer
Pearland
Texas
Life
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Listening
Friend
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