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I mean, really, whatever you woke up worrying about this morning, get over it. How important in the greater scheme of things can it possibly be? Make your peace and move on.

Ken Robinson

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Ken Robinson
Age: 70 †
Born: 1950
Born: March 4
Died: 2020
Died: August 21
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City of Liverpool
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