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There are parents, siblings, teachers and friends, but counting on them to motivate you isn't fair. They've all got their own lives, and while the may be able to help you out, if you can motivate yourself, then you're golden.

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Shannon Miller
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 10
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