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These days no one challenges us,' he said. 'And because there is no challenge, there is no reason to work hard. And with no reason to work hard, we have all become lazy.

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Tahir Shah
Age: 57
Born: 1966
Born: November 16
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Comedian
Explorer
Journalist
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London
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