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Know which officials are voted into office and which are appointed, and by whom.
Marilyn vos Savant
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Marilyn vos Savant
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 11
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St. Louis
Missouri
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I love having ten times as much stuff to do as I can possibly find time to do. That way, I can pick the one-tenth that I want to do most. But if I only have enough to just occupy all my time, I'm stuck doing all of whatever stuff it happens to be.
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Be in the habit of experimenting with your clothing so that you don't get stuck for life with a self-image developed over the course of high school.
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Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception.
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The freedom to be an individual is the essence of America.
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Common sense comes from experience, and kids need to fail as well as succeed in order to learn it. It's difficult to develop common sense when you spend a lot of time in your room where nothing much happens.
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Be able to recognize the dangerous snakes, spiders, insects, and plants that live in your area of the country.
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Feeling is what you get for thinking the way you do.
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Be able to analyze statistics, which can be used to support or undercut almost any argument.
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Be able to live alone, even if you don't want to and think you will never find it necessary.
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Be able to meet any deadline, even if your work is done less well than it would be if you had all the time you would have preferred.
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Be sure to expose yourself to criticism: A fine polish requires an abrasive.
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