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The least imposing celebrity the world has ever known

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George Washington Carver.

A scientist who did more for self sufficiency than I could ever hope to achieve in one lifetime.

http://www.africawithin.com/bios/george_carver.htm

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Not sure exactly what I can say but W O W!!!
Puts life into perspective doesn't it?

Chris
Let us be lovely
And let us be kind
Let us be silly and free
It won't make us famous
It won't make us rich
But damn it how happy we'll be!
Edward Monkton


Member of the Ish Weight Loss Club since 10/1/11 Started at 12st 8 and have lost 8lb so far!

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