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Creativity is an inherent human quality of the highest order. When we create, we become more than the sum of our parts.
Yanni
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Yanni
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: November 14
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Giannis Chrysomallis
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I don't dwell in the past I don't wallow in old events and emotions. I don't waste time on regret. No use going over and over the details of what already happened.
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A simple life is good with me. I don't need a whole lot. For me, a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, barefoot on a beach and I'm happy.
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I don't want problems solved for me. I want the fishing rod, not the fish.
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My mother loved everyone she came in contact with. She always shared her love and was able to heal those around her with it.
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