A Quote by David Brooks
Research by Donald A. Redelmeier and Sheldon M. Singh has found that, on average, Oscar winners live nearly four years longer than nominees that don't win.
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Get over here. Sheldon's had an idea." "Who's Sheldon?", said Isabelle.
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