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Listening is as important as talking. If you're a good listener, people often compliment you for being a good conversationalist.

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Jesse Ventura
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: July 15
Film Actor
Peace Activist
Politician
Professional Wrestler
Radio Personality
Sports Commentator
Writer
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Jesse The Body Ventura
James George Janos
Communication
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Understanding
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