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It's especially ridiculous to think you have to be successful when you're so young. You should be able to adventure and not worry so much about achievement.

Gloria Steinem

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Gloria Steinem
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: March 25
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Toledo
Ohio
Gloria Marie Steinem
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