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The reason adults should look as though they are having fun, is to give kids a reason to want to grow up.

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Patch Adams
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: May 28
Diplomat
Physician
Washington
District of Columbia
Inspirational
Kids
Give
Reason
Adults
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