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One of the strongest feelings you can get in life--one of the most rewarding feelings--is the feeling of an Aha, I finally understand.

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Penn Jillette
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: March 5
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Don't waste too much time wishing, hoping, and being envious it'll make you bugnutty.
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