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There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child CAN do, instead of what he cannot do.
Temple Grandin
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Temple Grandin
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: August 29
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My grandfather was an engineer who invented the automatic pilot for airplanes.
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When you're a weird geek, the way to sell yourself is to show your skills.
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