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I was in an adolescent psychology class at Citadel when the guy said, if you had a mother who was beaten, there's a great chance you'll beat your wife. And if you were beaten as a child, there's a terrific chance you're going to be a child-beater.

Terry Gross

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Terry Gross
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: February 14
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