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“Why somebody has a same-gender attraction... who can say? But what matters is the fact that we know we can control how we behave, and it is behavior which is important.”

Quote by Lance B. Wickman

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Lance B. Wickman

Lance B. Wickman, born on November 11, 1940, is a professional whose identity remains unclear. Due to limited information, his life experiences, achievements, and impact evaluations are not available. more

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