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“Eventually Mom taught us to excurse ourselves from people who seemed to only care about splitting people in two teams: the 'haves' and the 'have-nots.' We knew something that their money couldn't buy: A wallet didn't mean compassion and a lot of zeroes in your bank account doesn't mean much more than you're getting a free blender from the bank as a thanks. I learned that during the happiest moments of my life when I was a 'have-not.”

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Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman, born on November 20, 1961, is a renowned American songwriter. His music spans a variety of styles and has won the hearts of many listeners. Brickman's musical career began with piano performance, which later led him to songwriting, where he has penned hit songs for numerous famous singers. more

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