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The combination of passion and art is what makes someone a linchpin.

Seth Godin

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Seth Godin
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: July 10
Author
Blogger
Computer Scientist
Economist
Entrepreneur
Writer
Mount Vernon
New York
Linchpin
Combination
Passion
Makes
Art
Someone

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