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“I discovered that our clan included loads of cousins and uncles and aunts and animals of every shape. I was taught that chaos and competition were family values. And I learned that we all loved the sea. Somehow, the sea was about us-our past, our exuberance, our frailty, our longing.”

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Timothy Shriver
Timothy Shriver

Timothy Shriver is a well-known figure in the public domain, with an undefined professional category. Born on August 29, 1959, he has demonstrated his influence across various fields since then. more

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