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In our culture, snails are not considered valiant animals - we are constantly exhorting people to come out of their shells - but there's a lot to be said for taking your home with you wherever you go.

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Susan Cain
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: March 20
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Non-Fiction Writer
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