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“I've gotten thicker skin mostly from being older. You just stop caring quite as much about everything.”

Quote by Joel Stein

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Joel Stein is an American journalist born on July 23, 1971. He is known for his humorous and satirical writing style, having served as a columnist for publications such as the Los Angeles Times and Time magazine. more

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