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Most great art is created when the artist feels they are channeling something rather than trying to communicate something.

Donald Miller

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Donald Miller
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
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Pearland
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The early bird catches the worm. But I have never been one for worms. I am not sure what the late bird catches, but I will feast with him today. Probably porridge.
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If I use the Bible to prove I am right, I have yet to be humbled by the beautiful truths of the Bible.
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