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My family thought if I spent time in the military, I'd become more reasonable, a bit calmer. But I've always been extreme in what I do - both as a believer and a nonbeliever.
Shahin Najafi
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Shahin Najafi
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: September 10
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