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Could you fall in love with her if she wasn't smarter than you? I mean, she may not be smarter than you. But isn't it important for you to think she is smarter than you in order to fall in love? Think now.

Michael Ondaatje

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Michael Ondaatje
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: September 12
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