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Imagine if I cannot stand someone and every day he is here in my face, then I cannot work. Then, the whole time, I am thinking I hate him, I hate him. But if I love him or I love her, then I can do anything, then I am comfortable. That's why it's so important to be surrounded by people that you really like.

Marjane Satrapi

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Marjane Satrapi
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: November 22
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