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You should never hate anyone, even your worst enemies. Everyone has something good about them. You have to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that.

Jeannette Walls

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Jeannette Walls
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: April 21
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I'm a big believer in luck - the harder you work, the luckier you become.
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