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Other people may tell us, Oh, you're so much nicer. Of course you can't hope that other people will tell you that you're so much nicer, but that's always a good sign. Perhaps people find that you're easier to live with.

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Tenzin Palmo
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
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