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I believe that Americans are entitled. We're entitled to have a job that makes us feel like we have some dignity in our lives, that we live a life of integrity, and that we have good family relationships and our relationships with our friends and our families and our coworkers are enriching and meaningful.

Michael Kimmel

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Michael Kimmel
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: February 26
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