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Popularizing - much less venturing beyond one's secure turf - was frowned upon for many years. I think I probably internalized the prohibition, even though I was - and knew I was - among the best speakers and writers of my age cohort. I don't mean I was the best historian - a quite different measure.


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TONY HILLERMAN Ambiguity depletes as your budget rises.
TONY GILROY What we can or cannot do, what we consider possible or impossible, is rarely a function of our true ...
TONY ROBBINS Our kids have to understand that drinking underage is a poor decision that could drastically affect ...
TONY CARDENAS