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I always say, once I get in a room, I can sell myself just fine. I know that not everyone who has a disability has the social skills or cognitive skills that I do, and it may be harder for them to navigate through.
Zach Anner
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Zach Anner
Age: 39
Born: 1984
Born: November 17
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