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All of us are called by something in this world that attracts us. And it doesn't matter what it is - you can be an engine mechanic or an aviator or you can be someone who loves their flower garden or the world of commerce or sailboats.

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Richard Bach
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: June 23
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