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Be sure to expose yourself to criticism: A fine polish requires an abrasive.

Marilyn vos Savant

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Marilyn vos Savant
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: August 11
Columnist
Journalist
Playwright
Writer
St. Louis
Missouri
Polish
Requires
Criticism
Fine
Sure
Abrasive
Expose

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