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If we were to focus our attention on one particular problem and neglect the others, we would fail to see the true scope of our current global issues. The changes made in that form of thinking are limited and self-contained.

Ian Somerhalder

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Ian Somerhalder
Age: 45
Born: 1978
Born: December 8
Actor
Film Actor
Film Producer
Model
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Covington
Louisiana
Ian Joseph Somerhalder
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