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I don't look down on tourism. I live in Hawaii where we have 7 million visitors a year. If they weren't there, there would be no economy. So I understand why a tourist economy is necessary.
Paul Theroux
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Paul Theroux
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: April 10
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Medford
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Paul Edward Theroux
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