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Well, I find it interesting we're talking about increasing troop levels when the biggest problem that we've had in the past six years has been a lack of adequate diplomacy. I mean, sending in troops is really your last option. Unfortunately, we have become a country, an administration that chooses...
well i. find it interesting we're talking about increasing troop levels when the. biggest. problem that we've had in the past six years has been a lack of adequate diplomacy i mean sending in troops, is really your; last option, unfortunately we have become a country an administration that chooses...
Well. I find it interesting, we're talking about increasing troop levels when the biggest problem that we've had in the past six years has been. a lack of adequate diplomacy. I mean sending in troops, is. really your. last option Unfortunately we have become a country an administration that choose...
well, i find it interesting we're talking about increasing troop levels when the biggest problem that we've had in the past six years has been a lack of adequate diplomacy. i mean, sending in troops is really your last option. unfortunately, we have become a country, an administration that chooses...
There's an absolute limitation on how many people can be persuaded to volunteer for the military service. If you read some of the poignant stories of people who did volunteer, 18- and 19-year-olds and the like, they're doing it because they believe that in fact if we have to go over there to fight ...
there's an absolute limitation on how many people can be persuaded to volunteer for the military service if you read some of the. poignant stories of; people who did. volunteer 18- and 19-year-olds and the. like they're doing it because they believe that in. fact if we have. to go over there to fig...
There's an absolute limitation on how many people can be persuaded to volunteer for the military service If you read some of the poignant stories of. people who did volunteer 18- and 19-year-olds and the like they're doing it because they believe that in fact if we have to go, over there, to fight ...
there's an absolute limitation on how many people can be persuaded to volunteer for the military service. if you read some of the poignant stories of people who did volunteer, 18- and 19-year-olds and the like, they're doing it because they believe that in fact if we have to go over there to fight ...
One last speed round question. This is about undocumented immigrants who are trying to go to college. They can't, under federal law, get financial aid, but now some lawmakers in Congress have developed something called the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act or the DREAM Act. I...
one last speed round question this is about undocumented immigrants who are trying to go to college, they can't under federal law get financial aid but now; some lawmakers in congress have developed something called, the development relief and education for alien minors act or the dream act it wo...
One last speed round question This is about undocumented immigrants who are trying to go to college They can't under federal, law get, financial aid but now some, lawmakers in Congress have developed something called the Development. Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act or the. DREAM Act It ...
one last speed round question. this is about undocumented immigrants who are trying to go to college. they can't, under federal law, get financial aid, but now some lawmakers in congress have developed something called the development, relief and education for alien minors act or the dream act. i...
It is not going to pass. It doesn't have the chance of a snowball in hell. And also the point should be made there's a lawsuit in California right now from out-of-state American students suing because the University of California admits undocumented students with in-state tuition. And they're comp...
it is, not going to pass it doesn't have the chance of a snowball in hell and also the point should be made there's a lawsuit in california right. now from out-of-state american students suing because the university of california admits undocumented students. with in-state tuition and they're comp...
It is not. going to, pass It doesn't have the chance of a snowball in hell And also, the point should be made there's. a lawsuit, in California right now from out-of-state American. students suing because the University of California admits undocumented students, with in-state tuition, And they're...
it is not going to pass. it doesn't have the chance of a snowball in hell. and also the point should be made there's a lawsuit in california right now from out-of-state american students suing because the university of california admits undocumented students with in-state tuition. and they're comp...
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I agree. And furthermore, really these children are not going anywhere. These children, these youths who come to the United States often not really knowing that they don't have the papers to be in our country, these children are going to grow up to be citizens of the United States one way or anoth...
i agree and furthermore really these children are not going anywhere these children these youths who come to the united states often not really, knowing, that they don't have the papers to be, in our country these children are going to grow, up to be citizens of the united states one way or anothe...
I agree And furthermore really these children. are not going anywhere These children these youths who come to the United. States often, not really knowing that they don't have the papers to be in our country these children are going to grow up to be citizens of the United States one way or, anothe...
i agree. and furthermore, really these children are not going anywhere. these children, these youths who come to the united states often not really knowing that they don't have the papers to be in our country, these children are going to grow up to be citizens of the united states one way or anoth...
Roland, very briefly, what about Mary Frances' point that, you know, black students will say, `What about me?'
roland very briefly what about mary frances' point that you know, black students will say `what about,
Roland very, briefly what about Mary Frances' point that you know black students will say `What about
roland, very briefly, what about mary frances' point that, you know, black students will say, `what about me?'
Well, I'm not even looking at it from a perspective of what black students will say. This is indeed what happens. This--I mean, the children are having to deal with the sins of the parents. And that is that illegal immigration. I don't think it's going to pass. I mean, you're not going to find ...
well i'm not even looking at it from a perspective of what, black students will say this is indeed what happens this--i mean, the children are having to deal with the, sins of the parents and that is that illegal immigration i don't think it's going; to pass i mean you're not going to find huge...
Well I'm not even looking at it from a perspective of what black students will say This is indeed what happens, This--I mean the children are having to deal with the sins of the parents And that, is that illegal immigration I don't think it's going to pass I mean you're not going; to find huge ...
well, i'm not even looking at it from a perspective of what black students will say. this is indeed what happens. this--i mean, the children are having to deal with the sins of the parents. and that is that illegal immigration. i don't think it's going to pass. i mean, you're not going to find ...
All right. In Chicago we have had Roland Martin, executive editor of the Chicago Defender; in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mary Frances Berry, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania; and Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, co-director, immigration studies at New York University in East Hampton, New Y...
all right in chicago we have had roland martin executive editor of the chicago defender in new orleans louisiana mary frances berry professor of history at the university of pennsylvania and marcelo suarez-orozco, co-director immigration studies, at new york, university in east. hampton new
All right In Chicago, we have had Roland Martin executive editor of the Chicago; Defender in. New Orleans Louisiana Mary Frances Berry professor of history at the University. of Pennsylvania and Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, co-director immigration studies at New York. University in East Hampton New;
all right. in chicago we have had roland martin, executive editor of the chicago defender; in new orleans, louisiana, mary frances berry, professor of history at the university of pennsylvania; and marcelo suarez-orozco, co-director, immigration studies at new york university in east hampton, new y...
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Michael Patrick Flanagan, exactly. And he's the only Republican since, I think, 1066 to win in that district.
michael patrick flanagan exactly and he's the only republican since i think 1066 to win in that
Michael Patrick Flanagan exactly And he's the only Republican since I think 1066 to win in that,
michael patrick flanagan, exactly. and he's the only republican since, i think, 1066 to win in that district.
Well, I would say that New York's attorney general just made this personal. I mean, these opioid lawsuits tend to be corporate affairs. The targets are usually companies like Purdue or Johnson & Johnson or CVS. But Letitia James says this one group of individuals is responsible for tens of thousands of opioid deaths.
well i would say that. new, york's attorney general just made this; personal i mean these opioid lawsuits tend to be corporate affairs the. targets are usually companies like purdue or johnson; & johnson or cvs but, letitia james says this one group. of individuals is responsible for. tens of thousands of opioid
Well I would say that New York's attorney general just made this personal I mean these opioid lawsuits tend to be corporate affairs The targets are usually companies like Purdue or Johnson; & Johnson or CVS But Letitia James. says this one group of individuals is responsible for, tens of thousands of opioid
well, i would say that new york's attorney general just made this personal. i mean, these opioid lawsuits tend to be corporate affairs. the targets are usually companies like purdue or johnson & johnson or cvs. but letitia james says this one group of individuals is responsible for tens of thousands of opioid deaths.
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But let us not forget the masterminds, the family enterprise behind this crisis, the family that literally profited off of the suffering, the death of countless New Yorkers - the Sackler family, the owners of Purdue.
but let us not forget the masterminds the family enterprise behind this crisis the; family that literally profited off of, the suffering the death of countless new yorkers - the sackler family the owners of
But let us not. forget the masterminds the family enterprise behind this crisis the family that literally profited off of the suffering the, death of countless New Yorkers - the. Sackler family. the owners of.
but let us not forget the masterminds, the family enterprise behind this crisis, the family that literally profited off of the suffering, the death of countless new yorkers - the sackler family, the owners of purdue.
So she named today these eight members of the Sackler family as defendants along with Purdue and a whole bunch of family trusts and other legal entities.
so she named today these, eight members of, the. sackler family as defendants along with purdue and a whole bunch of family trusts and other; legal
So she named today these eight members, of the Sackler family as, defendants along with Purdue and a whole bunch of family trusts. and other legal
so she named today these eight members of the sackler family as defendants along with purdue and a whole bunch of family trusts and other legal entities.
And why name the Sacklers personally? I mean, why doesn't New York state just go after the companies?
and why, name the sacklers personally? i mean why doesn't new york state just go. after the
And why, name the Sacklers personally? I mean why doesn't New, York state just go after, the;
and why name the sacklers personally? i mean, why doesn't new york state just go after the companies?
Yeah. I think this part is interesting. This lawsuit in documents filed recently as part of civil suits in Oklahoma and Massachusetts have revealed a lot of new details about how the Sacklers ran Purdue. And the claim is that they personally pushed for the aggressive sale of these opioids even as evidence grew that peo...
yeah. i think this part is interesting this; lawsuit in documents filed; recently as part of civil suits in oklahoma and massachusetts have revealed a lot of, new details about how the sacklers ran purdue and the claim, is that they personally pushed for the aggressive sale of these opioids even as evidence grew that p...
Yeah I think this part is interesting This lawsuit in documents filed recently as part of civil suits in; Oklahoma and Massachusetts have revealed a lot of new details about how the Sacklers. ran Purdue And the claim is that they personally pushed for the aggressive. sale of, these opioids even, as evidence grew, that ...
yeah. i think this part is interesting. this lawsuit in documents filed recently as part of civil suits in oklahoma and massachusetts have revealed a lot of new details about how the sacklers ran purdue. and the claim is that they personally pushed for the aggressive sale of these opioids even as evidence grew that peo...
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Now, as Purdue sold more and more opioids, the Sackler family transferred more and more and more wealth to their personal accounts. And as the lawsuits have piled up against the Sackler family and Purdue for their roles in this crisis, they continue to move funds into trusts and, yes, offshore accounts to be out of the...
now as purdue sold more and more, opioids the sackler family transferred more and more and. more wealth to their personal accounts and as the lawsuits have piled up against the sackler family and purdue for their roles in this crisis they continue to move funds into trusts and yes, offshore accounts to be out of the re...
Now as, Purdue, sold more and more opioids the Sackler family transferred more and more and more wealth to their, personal accounts And as the lawsuits have piled up against the Sackler family and Purdue for their roles in this crisis they continue to move funds into trusts and yes offshore accounts to be out of, the r...
now, as purdue sold more and more opioids, the sackler family transferred more and more and more wealth to their personal accounts. and as the lawsuits have piled up against the sackler family and purdue for their roles in this crisis, they continue to move funds into trusts and, yes, offshore accounts to be out of the...
So in this lawsuit, New York is now saying they're going after the Sacklers' vast private wealth, seeking damages and penalties that could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
so in this lawsuit new york is now saying they're going after the sacklers' vast private, wealth seeking damages. and penalties that could run into the hundreds of millions, of
So in this lawsuit. New York is now saying they're going after the Sacklers' vast, private wealth seeking damages and penalties that could run; into the hundreds of millions of
so in this lawsuit, new york is now saying they're going after the sacklers' vast private wealth, seeking damages and penalties that could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
And how has the Sackler family responded to this latest lawsuit?
and how has the sackler family responded. to this latest
And how has the, Sackler family, responded to this latest
and how has the sackler family responded to this latest lawsuit?
Well, the Sacklers sent NPR a statement saying they strongly deny these allegations and will defend against them. They say drugs like OxyContin provide life-changing relief for millions of pain patients who need it. And they added this quote. They say, "we have always acted properly."
well the sacklers sent, npr a; statement saying they. strongly deny these allegations and will defend against them they say drugs, like oxycontin provide life-changing relief for millions of pain patients who need it and they added this quote they say "we have always. acted,
Well the Sacklers sent NPR a statement saying they strongly deny, these allegations and will defend against them They say drugs, like OxyContin provide life-changing relief; for millions of pain patients who need it And they added this quote They say "we have always acted
well, the sacklers sent npr a statement saying they strongly deny these allegations and will defend against them. they say drugs like oxycontin provide life-changing relief for millions of pain patients who need it. and they added this quote. they say, "we have always acted properly."
And I should say that in addition to singling out members of the Sackler family, this lawsuit in New York does go further. It names other companies that made and sold and distributed opioids around the country and around New York. So state officials are highlighting the Sacklers, but they say there is plenty of blame t...
and i should say that in addition to singling out members of the sackler, family this. lawsuit in new york does, go further it. names other. companies that made and sold and distributed opioids around the country and around, new york so state officials are highlighting the sacklers but they say there is plenty of, blam...
And I should say that; in addition to, singling out members of the Sackler family this lawsuit in New York does go further It names other companies that made and sold and distributed opioids around the country and; around New York So state officials are highlighting the Sacklers but they say there is plenty, of, blame,...
and i should say that in addition to singling out members of the sackler family, this lawsuit in new york does go further. it names other companies that made and sold and distributed opioids around the country and around new york. so state officials are highlighting the sacklers, but they say there is plenty of blame t...
That's Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio. Thank you, Brian.
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That's Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio Thank you
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'Tis the season for scams. The suspicious email asking for a helping hand, the website that promises a free product in exchange for a credit card number, or the bogus charity. This year, there's been a significant increase in investment scams, Ponzi schemes, fraudulent promissory notes and worthless investment contract...
'tis the season, for scams the suspicious email asking for a helping hand the website that promises a free product in exchange for a credit card number or the bogus charity this. year there's been a significant increase in investment scams ponzi schemes, fraudulent promissory notes and worthless investment contracts ta...
'Tis the season for scams The suspicious email asking for a helping hand the website that promises a, free product in, exchange for, a credit card number or the bogus charity; This year there's been a significant increase, in investment scams. Ponzi schemes fraudulent promissory notes and worthless investment contracts...
'tis the season for scams. the suspicious email asking for a helping hand, the website that promises a free product in exchange for a credit card number, or the bogus charity. this year, there's been a significant increase in investment scams, ponzi schemes, fraudulent promissory notes and worthless investment contract...
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And tell us a little bit of a man named Keith Grimes.
and tell us a little bit of a man named keith
And tell us a little bit of, a. man named Keith
and tell us a little bit of a man named keith grimes.
Keith Grimes is a gentleman who lives outside of Lakeland, Florida. He worked very hard his whole life, worked his way up to being a supervisor in - mainly in quarries in Florida, and saved up close to $500,000. Then he bought a powder-coating business, unfortunately, right before the financial crisis in 2008, but stil...
keith grimes is a gentleman, who; lives outside. of lakeland florida he worked very hard his whole life worked his way up to being a supervisor in, - mainly; in quarries in florida, and saved up close to $500,000. then he bought a powder-coating business. unfortunately right before the financial crisis. in. 2008, but s...
Keith Grimes is a gentleman who lives. outside of Lakeland Florida He worked very, hard his whole life worked his. way up to; being a; supervisor in - mainly in quarries. in Florida and saved up close to $500,000. Then. he bought a powder-coating business unfortunately. right before the financial crisis in 2008, but st...
keith grimes is a gentleman who lives outside of lakeland, florida. he worked very hard his whole life, worked his way up to being a supervisor in - mainly in quarries in florida, and saved up close to $500,000. then he bought a powder-coating business, unfortunately, right before the financial crisis in 2008, but stil...
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He invested it with a guy who was running, it turns out, a Ponzi scheme. But Keith Grimes wanted to aggressively invest that...
he invested it with a guy who was running it turns out a, ponzi scheme but keith grimes wanted to aggressively invest
He invested it with a guy who was running it turns out a Ponzi scheme But Keith, Grimes wanted to aggressively invest
he invested it with a guy who was running, it turns out, a ponzi scheme. but keith grimes wanted to aggressively invest that...
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...half million dollars so he would have enough to retire on.
...half million dollars so he would have enough to retire
...half million dollars so he would have enough to retire
...half million dollars so he would have enough to retire on.
Well, and ironically, he thought he was being very conservative because he was investing in a - in what was perceived to be a private equity fund that his stepmother, who was a retired teacher, already had invested in, and which she was introduced to by a local marketer who had been just a really plain vanilla insuranc...
well. and ironically he thought he was being very conservative because he was investing in a - in what was perceived to be a private. equity fund that, his stepmother who was a retired teacher already had invested in and. which she was introduced to by a local marketer who had. been. just a really, plain vanilla insura...
Well and ironically he thought he was being very. conservative because he was investing in, a - in what was perceived to be a private equity fund that his stepmother who was a retired. teacher already had invested in and which, she was introduced to by a local marketer who had been just a, really plain vanilla insuranc...
well, and ironically, he thought he was being very conservative because he was investing in a - in what was perceived to be a private equity fund that his stepmother, who was a retired teacher, already had invested in, and which she was introduced to by a local marketer who had been just a really plain vanilla insuranc...
But, you know, people - with all of the shenanigans on Wall Street, with all of the volatility in the market, the unpredictability, I think people are beginning to feel more comfortable with someone who is tangible, who lives where they live, even if they know very little about their actual track record or experience.
but. you know, people - with all of the shenanigans on wall street with all of the volatility in the market the unpredictability i think people are beginning to feel more comfortable with, someone who is tangible who lives, where. they live even if, they, know very little about their, actual track record or,
But you, know people, - with all of the shenanigans on Wall Street with all of the volatility in the market the unpredictability I think people, are beginning, to feel more comfortable with someone who is tangible who. lives; where they live even if they know very little about their actual track record or
but, you know, people - with all of the shenanigans on wall street, with all of the volatility in the market, the unpredictability, i think people are beginning to feel more comfortable with someone who is tangible, who lives where they live, even if they know very little about their actual track record or experience.
And this scammer was promising, what, 14 percent returns?
and this scammer was promising what, 14 percent
And this, scammer was promising what 14 percent
and this scammer was promising, what, 14 percent returns?
Yeah, 14 to 24 percent returns. There was a marketer who lived around Lakeland. He was working with a supposedly very experienced and successful trader who was in Sanibel, which is a couple of hours away. And what was not disclosed was that the trader actually had three prior convictions related to investment fraud as ...
yeah 14 to 24 percent returns there was. a marketer who lived; around lakeland he was working with a supposedly very experienced, and successful trader; who was in sanibel which is a couple of hours away and what was not disclosed was that the trader actually had three prior. convictions related to investment fraud as....
Yeah 14 to. 24 percent. returns, There was a marketer who lived, around. Lakeland He was working with a supposedly very experienced and successful. trader who, was in Sanibel which is. a couple of hours away And what was not disclosed was that the trader actually had three prior convictions related to investment fraud,...
yeah, 14 to 24 percent returns. there was a marketer who lived around lakeland. he was working with a supposedly very experienced and successful trader who was in sanibel, which is a couple of hours away. and what was not disclosed was that the trader actually had three prior convictions related to investment fraud as ...
And declined to comment for your article because, well, you tried to reach him in prison.
and declined to comment for, your article because well you tried to reach him in
And declined to comment for your article because well you tried to reach him. in
and declined to comment for your article because, well, you tried to reach him in prison.
Right. He was sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison this past week.
right he was sentenced to more than 19 years in, federal prison this past
Right He was, sentenced to, more than 19 years in federal prison this past
right. he was sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison this past week.
We're talking with Kelly Greene of The Wall Street Journal about her piece "Boomers Wearing Bull's-Eyes: Postcrisis, Those Over 50 Targeted in Investment Scams; Problem is 'Rampant.'" Boy, they write that like poetry over there at The Wall Street Journal.
we're talking with kelly greene of the wall street journal about her piece "boomers wearing bull's-eyes: postcrisis those over 50 targeted in investment scams problem is 'rampant'" boy they write that like poetry over there at the wall street;
We're talking; with Kelly Greene, of The, Wall Street Journal about her piece. "Boomers Wearing Bull's-Eyes: Postcrisis Those. Over 50 Targeted in Investment Scams Problem is, 'Rampant'" Boy they write that like poetry over there at The Wall Street.
we're talking with kelly greene of the wall street journal about her piece "boomers wearing bull's-eyes: postcrisis, those over 50 targeted in investment scams; problem is 'rampant.'" boy, they write that like poetry over there at the wall street journal.
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you're listening to talk of the nation, from npr news, and why is that, investment scammers, are targeting baby boomers do you
You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News And why is that investment scammers are targeting; baby boomers do you
you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news. and why is that investment scammers are targeting baby boomers, do you think?
Brunson is only one point of contention between Ankara and Washington these days. Turkey has also criticized the U.S. for supporting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria that Turkey considers terrorists. Peter Kenyon, NPR News, Istanbul.
brunson is only one point of contention between ankara and, washington these days, turkey has also criticized the u.s for supporting kurdish fighters in northern syria that turkey considers terrorists peter kenyon npr news,
Brunson is only. one point of contention between Ankara and, Washington these days Turkey has, also criticized the U.S for supporting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria that Turkey. considers terrorists, Peter, Kenyon NPR News
brunson is only one point of contention between ankara and washington these days. turkey has also criticized the u.s. for supporting kurdish fighters in northern syria that turkey considers terrorists. peter kenyon, npr news, istanbul.
It's not called exit. And then there are those that are less structured, you know, breaking off a friendship.
it's not called exit and then there are those that are less structured you, know breaking off a
It's not called exit And then there. are, those that are less. structured. you know breaking off a
it's not called exit. and then there are those that are less structured, you know, breaking off a friendship.
Yes. I think that all of the people who I spoke to - and I spoke to four dozen people about their exit narratives and stories - said one thing in common, and that was that there was this moment, this vivid moment, in which you say I'm done. I'm through. But there's also a much more messy, iterative process in which, yo...
yes i think, that all; of the people who i spoke to - and i spoke. to four dozen people about their exit narratives and stories - said one thing in, common and that was that there was this moment this vivid moment in which you say i'm done i'm through but there's also a. much more messy, iterative process, in; which yo...
Yes I think that all of the people who I spoke to - and I spoke to four dozen people about their exit narratives and stories. - said one thing in common and. that was. that there was this moment this vivid moment in which you say I'm; done I'm through. But. there's also a much, more messy. iterative process in which. y...
yes. i think that all of the people who i spoke to - and i spoke to four dozen people about their exit narratives and stories - said one thing in common, and that was that there was this moment, this vivid moment, in which you say i'm done. i'm through. but there's also a much more messy, iterative process in which, yo...
And then once you've decided to exit and leave, you are still, in some ways, musing about it or worrying about it. So it's not as clean or as binary as most people think of exits.
and then once you've decided to exit and leave you. are still in some ways musing about it or worrying about. it so, it's not as clean or as binary as most people think of
And then once you've decided to exit and. leave, you are still in. some ways musing about it or worrying about it So it's not as, clean or as binary as most people think of
and then once you've decided to exit and leave, you are still, in some ways, musing about it or worrying about it. so it's not as clean or as binary as most people think of exits.
There's a sociologist you talk to in the book, Shin Wang, who's going on a project to talk with Mexican mothers in St. Louis. And you write that, in fact, she came to the realization that she was thinking about - she's trained to go into the field and getting access, the start, the incredibly important part - because, ...
there's a sociologist you talk to in the book shin wang who's going on a project. to talk with mexican mothers in st louis and you write that in fact. she came to the realization that, she was thinking about - she's trained to go into the field and getting access, the start the incredibly important. part - because obvi...
There's a sociologist you talk to in the book Shin Wang who's. going on a project to. talk with. Mexican mothers in St Louis And you write that in fact. she came to the realization; that she was thinking about - she's trained, to go into the field and getting access the start the incredibly important. part - because ob...
there's a sociologist you talk to in the book, shin wang, who's going on a project to talk with mexican mothers in st. louis. and you write that, in fact, she came to the realization that she was thinking about - she's trained to go into the field and getting access, the start, the incredibly important part - because, ...
Yes, she's an anthropologist, right? And most of us, including me - I mean, when I was trained as a sociologist, moving out into the field, we were so focused on the entry, on gaining access, on figuring out a way to get people's permission to hear their stories and to tell their stories, we didn't think at all about s...
yes she's an anthropologist right? and most of us. including me - i mean when i was trained. as a sociologist moving out into the field we were so focused on the entry. on, gaining access on figuring out a way to get people's permission to hear their stories, and to, tell, their stories we didn't think. at all about sa...
Yes she's an anthropologist right? And most of us including me - I mean when I was trained as a sociologist moving out into the field we were so focused on the entry on. gaining access on figuring out a way to get, people's permission to. hear their stories and to. tell their stories, we didn't think at all; about sayi...
yes, she's an anthropologist, right? and most of us, including me - i mean, when i was trained as a sociologist, moving out into the field, we were so focused on the entry, on gaining access, on figuring out a way to get people's permission to hear their stories and to tell their stories, we didn't think at all about s...
And so she - but she realized once we began to talk that as soon as she went there and met the first Mexican-American mother and began to hear this woman's stories, and this woman was immediately sort of trusting of her, that she was feeling the heaviness of leaving, that even in the very beginning, she was worried abo...
and so she - but she, realized once we began to talk that as soon as she went there and met the first mexican-american mother, and began to hear this woman's stories and this woman was immediately sort of trusting of her that she was feeling the heaviness of leaving that even in the very beginning she was worried about...
And so she - but she realized once. we began to talk that as soon, as she went there and met the. first Mexican-American mother and began to hear this woman's stories and this woman was immediately sort of trusting of her that she was feeling the heaviness of leaving that even in the very. beginning she was worried abo...
and so she - but she realized once we began to talk that as soon as she went there and met the first mexican-american mother and began to hear this woman's stories, and this woman was immediately sort of trusting of her, that she was feeling the heaviness of leaving, that even in the very beginning, she was worried abo...
And came up with, I thought, a pretty elegant solution.
and came up with i thought a pretty elegant
And came up with I thought a pretty elegant
and came up with, i thought, a pretty elegant solution.
Right. She really realized that - she was there for four years. And she decided to show a copy of her work, her documents of their interviews, to the women - and remember that documentation for them must have been incredibly important for this particular group of mothers - and let them read their stories.
right she really. realized that, - she was there. for four years and. she decided to show a copy of her work her documents of their, interviews to the women - and remember that documentation for them must have been incredibly important for this particular group of mothers - and let. them read their
Right She really realized. that - she was, there for four years And she decided to, show a copy of. her work her documents of their interviews to the women - and remember that documentation for them. must have been incredibly important for this. particular group. of mothers - and let them read their
right. she really realized that - she was there for four years. and she decided to show a copy of her work, her documents of their interviews, to the women - and remember that documentation for them must have been incredibly important for this particular group of mothers - and let them read their stories.
She also began to have conversations that were much less formal where she revealed parts of herself, so that it became a more symmetric relationship. And so when she said goodbye, they knew more about her than they'd known before, and she knew something about them.
she, also began to have conversations that were much less formal where she revealed parts of herself so that it became a more symmetric relationship and so when she said goodbye they knew more about her than they'd. known before and she, knew something about
She also; began to have conversations that were much less formal, where she revealed parts of herself so that it became a more symmetric relationship And so when she said goodbye they knew more, about her than they'd known before and she knew something about
she also began to have conversations that were much less formal where she revealed parts of herself, so that it became a more symmetric relationship. and so when she said goodbye, they knew more about her than they'd known before, and she knew something about them.
We're talking with Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, the author most recently of "Exit: The Endings That Set Us Free." We'd like to hear from you about exits and how they may have surprised you in your life, some of those vivid moments we've been describing. 800-989-8255. Email us: talk@npr.org.
we're talking with sara lawrence-lightfoot, the author most; recently of "exit: the endings, that set us free" we'd like to hear from you about exits and how they may. have surprised you in your life some of those vivid moments we've been describing 800-989-8255. email
We're, talking, with Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot the author most recently of "Exit: The Endings That Set Us Free" We'd like to hear from you about. exits and how they may have surprised you in your life some of those vivid moments, we've been describing 800-989-8255. Email
we're talking with sara lawrence-lightfoot, the author most recently of "exit: the endings that set us free." we'd like to hear from you about exits and how they may have surprised you in your life, some of those vivid moments we've been describing. 800-989-8255. email us: talk@npr.org.
And let's start with - let's start with Tunde(ph), Tunde with us from Phoenix, if I can push the button properly. We have a new piece of electronics here in the studio, and I'm having difficulties with it. Hold on. Give me just a second. There we go. No, there we go. Tunde, there you are. I apologize.
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And let's. start with - let's start with. Tunde(ph), Tunde with us from Phoenix if I can push the button properly We have a new piece of electronics here in the studio and I'm having difficulties with, it Hold on Give me just. a second There we go No there we go Tunde there you are I
and let's start with - let's start with tunde(ph), tunde with us from phoenix, if i can push the button properly. we have a new piece of electronics here in the studio, and i'm having difficulties with it. hold on. give me just a second. there we go. no, there we go. tunde, there you are. i apologize.
No worries, sir.
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no worries, sir.
Oh, well, thank you.
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oh, well, thank you.
Yeah, I just wanted to say I've always been - I've never been a rude person, but I've always, like, kind of downplayed the formality of hello and goodbye, good morning, what have you. And my brother passed, it's been over 10 years, but I just recall the last time seeing him.
yeah i just wanted to say i've. always been - i've never been a rude person but. i've always like kind of downplayed the, formality of hello and goodbye good, morning what. have you and my brother passed it's been over 10 years but i just recall the last time seeing
Yeah I just wanted to say I've always been - I've never been a rude person but I've always like kind of downplayed the formality of hello and goodbye good, morning what have you And, my brother passed it's been over, 10 years but I just recall the last time seeing
yeah, i just wanted to say i've always been - i've never been a rude person, but i've always, like, kind of downplayed the formality of hello and goodbye, good morning, what have you. and my brother passed, it's been over 10 years, but i just recall the last time seeing him.
We had gone out for pizza, and he said goodbye to me, and I was watching TV or playing a video game at the time. I didn't kind of - I didn't look up to really see him or acknowledge him. I said goodbye verbally, but I never made that eye contact that last time.
we had gone out for pizza and. he said, goodbye to me and i. was watching tv or playing a video. game at the time i didn't kind of - i. didn't look up to really see him or acknowledge, him i said goodbye verbally but i never made that eye contact that last
We had gone out for pizza and he said goodbye to me and I was watching TV or playing a video game at the time I didn't kind of - I didn't look up to really see him, or acknowledge him I said goodbye verbally but, I never made that eye contact that last
we had gone out for pizza, and he said goodbye to me, and i was watching tv or playing a video game at the time. i didn't kind of - i didn't look up to really see him or acknowledge him. i said goodbye verbally, but i never made that eye contact that last time.
And that's always stayed with me, and it's always kind of altered, like, subsequently altered the way I kind of view the hello and goodbye and the formality of it. I just wanted to share.
and that's, always stayed with me and it's; always kind of, altered like subsequently, altered the way i kind of view the hello and goodbye and the formality of it i just wanted to
And that's always stayed with me and it's always kind of altered, like subsequently. altered the way I. kind of view the hello and goodbye and the formality of it. I just. wanted to
and that's always stayed with me, and it's always kind of altered, like, subsequently altered the way i kind of view the hello and goodbye and the formality of it. i just wanted to share.
Yeah, that's actually - thank you very much. That's a lovely story, and it makes the connection, too, between the sort of small, ordinary, everyday goodbyes and how important it is to connect with those and to almost ritualize those because I do think that paying attention to them, naming them, reframing them as import...
yeah, that's actually - thank you very much that's a lovely story and it makes the connection too between the sort of; small ordinary everyday goodbyes and. how important it is to connect with those and to almost ritualize those because i do think, that, paying attention to them naming them reframing them as important ...
Yeah that's actually - thank you very much That's a lovely story and it makes the connection too between the. sort of small ordinary everyday goodbyes and how important it is to connect with those, and. to almost ritualize. those because I do think that paying attention to them naming them reframing them as important h...
yeah, that's actually - thank you very much. that's a lovely story, and it makes the connection, too, between the sort of small, ordinary, everyday goodbyes and how important it is to connect with those and to almost ritualize those because i do think that paying attention to them, naming them, reframing them as import...
And in that case, of course, the small goodbye became a very, very large goodbye, momentous goodbye.
and, in that case, of course the small goodbye became a very very large goodbye, momentous
And in that case of course the small goodbye became a very very large goodbye momentous
and in that case, of course, the small goodbye became a very, very large goodbye, momentous goodbye.
And the feelings that you still have about it, Tunde, that suggests that this has preyed on your mind, in a way.
and the feelings that you still have about it tunde that suggests that this has preyed on your mind in a
And the. feelings that you still have. about, it Tunde that; suggests that this has preyed on your mind in. a
and the feelings that you still have about it, tunde, that suggests that this has preyed on your mind, in a way.
Yeah, it has. I think about it at least once a month. Subsequently, he actually committed suicide after. And then when they wheeled him away in the hospital that last time, I reflected on to the last time I didn't say - didn't make that eye contact.
yeah it has i think about it at least once a month subsequently, he actually committed suicide, after, and then when they wheeled him away in the hospital that, last. time i reflected on to the last time i didn't say - didn't, make that eye
Yeah it has I think about it at, least. once a month Subsequently he actually committed suicide after. And then when they wheeled him away in the hospital that last, time I. reflected on to; the last time I didn't say - didn't make that eye
yeah, it has. i think about it at least once a month. subsequently, he actually committed suicide after. and then when they wheeled him away in the hospital that last time, i reflected on to the last time i didn't say - didn't make that eye contact.
And so it's - I don't know. It's always just - it was always a defining moment in my life, you know, the whole lack of saying goodbye appropriately and acknowledging him, looking him in the eyes. It just always affected me, yeah.
and so it's, - i don't know it's always just - it was always a defining moment in my life you know. the whole lack of saying goodbye appropriately and acknowledging him, looking him in the eyes. it just, always affected me
And so it's - I don't know It's always just - it was always a defining moment in my life you know the whole lack. of saying goodbye appropriately and acknowledging him looking him in the; eyes It just. always affected me
and so it's - i don't know. it's always just - it was always a defining moment in my life, you know, the whole lack of saying goodbye appropriately and acknowledging him, looking him in the eyes. it just always affected me, yeah.
Well, thanks for sharing your story.
well thanks. for sharing your
Well thanks for sharing your
well, thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you.
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thank you.
I think that one of the things that I discovered through doing this research is that exits can become very defining moments, that in our society, we tend to be so focused on beginnings, so focused on launchings, so tilted toward the future that we don't take advantage of those very important moments of paying attention...
i think that one of the things that i discovered through doing this research is that exits can become very, defining moments that in, our society we tend to be so focused on. beginnings so focused on launchings so tilted toward the future that we don't take advantage of those very important. moments of paying attention...
I think that one of the things that I discovered through doing this research is that exits can become very defining moments that in our society we tend to be so focused on beginnings so focused on, launchings so tilted toward the, future that we don't take, advantage of. those very important moments of paying attention...
i think that one of the things that i discovered through doing this research is that exits can become very defining moments, that in our society, we tend to be so focused on beginnings, so focused on launchings, so tilted toward the future that we don't take advantage of those very important moments of paying attention...
Let's see if we can go next to - if we can get this to work - Denise(ph), Denise is with us from Toledo.
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let's see if we can go next to - if we can get this to work - denise(ph), denise is with us from toledo.
Hi. Thanks for having me.
hi, thanks for, having
Hi, Thanks for having
hi. thanks for having me.
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Well, I had an unfortunate experience of losing a job in very questionable circumstances. And I worked in a small group of people. There were about 20 of us in this program. And when I lost this job, I just remember the isolation of feeling so alone.
well i had an unfortunate experience. of losing a job in very questionable circumstances and i worked. in a small group of people there were about 20 of us in this program and when i lost this job i just remember the isolation of, feeling so.
Well I had an unfortunate experience, of losing, a job in very questionable circumstances And I worked in a small group of people There were about 20 of us in this program. And when I lost this, job I just remember the isolation of feeling so
well, i had an unfortunate experience of losing a job in very questionable circumstances. and i worked in a small group of people. there were about 20 of us in this program. and when i lost this job, i just remember the isolation of feeling so alone.
And you think of others who are sort of in similar circumstances, athletes who depart, almost a first death, and then go on to other lives, or dancers or people who have limited careers at the beginning for physical reasons.
and. you think, of others who are, sort of in similar circumstances athletes who depart almost a first death and then go on to other lives or dancers, or people who have limited careers at the beginning for physical
And you think of others. who are sort of in similar. circumstances athletes, who depart almost a first death and then go on to other lives or dancers; or people, who have, limited careers at the beginning, for physical
and you think of others who are sort of in similar circumstances, athletes who depart, almost a first death, and then go on to other lives, or dancers or people who have limited careers at the beginning for physical reasons.
And there were maybe one or two people that reached out, out of a group of 20 people. I just remember feeling just the isolation, and that really - that's really made an impression on me. And, you know, if I'm ever in a situation where someone else experiences that, I don't want someone to feel what I felt because it w...
and there were maybe one or two people that reached out out of a group of 20 people i just remember feeling just the isolation and that really - that's really made an impression on me and you know, if i'm ever in a situation where someone else experiences that i don't want someone to feel what i felt because it was jus...
And there, were maybe one, or two people that reached out out of a group of 20 people I just remember feeling just the isolation and that. really - that's really made an impression on me And you know if I'm ever in a situation where someone else experiences that I don't want. someone to feel what I felt because it, was...
and there were maybe one or two people that reached out, out of a group of 20 people. i just remember feeling just the isolation, and that really - that's really made an impression on me. and, you know, if i'm ever in a situation where someone else experiences that, i don't want someone to feel what i felt because it w...
So, obviously, this was not your decision to leave the job.
so obviously, this was not your decision to leave the
So obviously this was not your decision to leave the
so, obviously, this was not your decision to leave the job.
No, it was not. But still, it was - it came as a shock, and like I said, there was controversy behind it. But still, there's - no one really stepped - well, I can't say no one. But for the number of people, it was just kind of like everybody else just kind of woke up and moved on except for these choice few people who ...
no it was not but still it was - it came as a shock. and like i said there was controversy behind it but still there's - no. one really stepped - well i can't say no. one but for the number of people it was just kind of like everybody else just kind of woke up and, moved on except for these choice few. people who reall...
No it was not But still it was - it came as a. shock and like I said, there was controversy behind it But still. there's - no one really stepped. - well I can't say no one, But for the number of people it was just. kind of like everybody else just kind of woke up and moved on except for these choice few. people who rea...
no, it was not. but still, it was - it came as a shock, and like i said, there was controversy behind it. but still, there's - no one really stepped - well, i can't say no one. but for the number of people, it was just kind of like everybody else just kind of woke up and moved on except for these choice few people who ...
I think, you know, that's not uncommon, that exits that are either forced exits that are not your choice or exits that don't feel as if they allow for completion, for appreciation, for reflection, make people feel as if they are very, very alone.
i think you know that's not uncommon that exits that; are either forced exits. that, are not your choice; or exits that don't feel as if they allow for completion for appreciation for reflection make people feel as if they are very very
I think, you know that's not uncommon that exits that, are either forced, exits. that are not your choice or exits that don't feel as if they allow for completion for appreciation for reflection make people feel as if they are; very very
i think, you know, that's not uncommon, that exits that are either forced exits that are not your choice or exits that don't feel as if they allow for completion, for appreciation, for reflection, make people feel as if they are very, very alone.
the loss of it and the liberation of it, whether it's forced or whether it's chosen.
the loss of it and the liberation of it whether it's forced, or. whether it's
the loss of it and. the liberation of it whether it's forced or whether it's
the loss of it and the liberation of it, whether it's forced or whether it's chosen.
I just have to say, one of the stories you tell in the book is a woman who had a - founded a company and was its guiding spirit for 25 years, decided to leave, and there were these ceremonies, the party, the handover, the mentoring afterwards, and yet she still felt terrible.
i just have to say one of the stories you. tell in the book is a woman who had a - founded a company, and was its, guiding spirit for 25 years decided to leave and there were these ceremonies the party the handover the mentoring afterwards and yet she still felt.
I just have to say one of the stories you tell. in the book is a woman; who had a - founded a company and was its guiding spirit for 25 years decided; to, leave and there were. these ceremonies the party the handover the mentoring. afterwards and, yet she still felt
i just have to say, one of the stories you tell in the book is a woman who had a - founded a company and was its guiding spirit for 25 years, decided to leave, and there were these ceremonies, the party, the handover, the mentoring afterwards, and yet she still felt terrible.
Yes. She still felt isolated and still felt as if she was thrown to the curb and marginalized. So this was - she staged this exit. She wanted this. She felt as if the company needed new leadership, and she needed a new life. But despite that, her decision left her feeling privately, in her interior, desperately alone a...
yes she still felt isolated and still felt as if she was thrown. to. the curb and marginalized so; this was - she staged this exit she wanted this she felt as if the company, needed new leadership and she needed a new life but despite that her decision left her feeling privately in her interior desperately alone and. i...
Yes She still felt isolated and still felt, as if she was thrown to the curb and marginalized So this was - she staged this exit She wanted this She felt, as, if the company. needed new leadership and she needed, a new life, But despite that; her decision left her feeling privately in her interior. desperately alone an...
yes. she still felt isolated and still felt as if she was thrown to the curb and marginalized. so this was - she staged this exit. she wanted this. she felt as if the company needed new leadership, and she needed a new life. but despite that, her decision left her feeling privately, in her interior, desperately alone a...
As a matter of fact, it seemed to land in her body, this sense of isolation and loneliness. She got Graves disease, which she felt was a perfect metaphor for how she was feeling.
as a matter of fact, it seemed to land in her body this sense of isolation and loneliness she got graves disease which she felt, was a perfect metaphor for how she was
As a matter of, fact it seemed. to land in her body this sense of isolation and loneliness She got Graves disease which she felt was a perfect, metaphor for how she was
as a matter of fact, it seemed to land in her body, this sense of isolation and loneliness. she got graves disease, which she felt was a perfect metaphor for how she was feeling.
And thanks very much for the call, Denise.
and. thanks very much for the call
And thanks very much for the call,
and thanks very much for the call, denise.
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thank you.
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This is TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. I'm Neal Conan. We're talking with Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot about our memorable goodbyes. It's the subject of her new book, "Exit: The Endings That Set Us Free." At some point, all of us stepped out that front door and left home for the day or for a lifetime.
this is. talk of the nation from npr news i'm neal conan we're talking with sara lawrence-lightfoot about our memorable goodbyes it's the subject of her new book "exit: the endings that set us free" at some point all of us stepped out that front door and left home for the day or for. a
This is TALK OF THE NATION from NPR, News I'm Neal Conan We're talking with Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot about our memorable goodbyes It's the, subject of her new book "Exit: The Endings That Set Us Free" At some point all, of us stepped out, that front. door and left home for the day or for a
this is talk of the nation from npr news. i'm neal conan. we're talking with sara lawrence-lightfoot about our memorable goodbyes. it's the subject of her new book, "exit: the endings that set us free." at some point, all of us stepped out that front door and left home for the day or for a lifetime.
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And I wanted to read a couple of emails. This is from Mike(ph) in Portland: I left Detroit in 1978 and moved to Portland, Oregon. I was terrified and knew that my family could talk me out of it. So I didn't tell a soul and drove to Portland, a place where I didn't know a soul and I'd never visited. It was the best thin...
and i wanted to read a couple of, emails. this is from mike(ph) in portland: i left detroit in 1978 and moved, to portland, oregon i was terrified and knew; that my family could talk. me out of it. so i didn't tell a soul and drove to portland a place where i didn't know. a soul and i'd. never visited it was the best t...
And, I wanted to read a couple of, emails This. is. from Mike(ph) in Portland: I left Detroit. in 1978 and moved to Portland Oregon I was terrified and knew that my family could talk me out of it So I didn't tell, a soul and drove. to Portland a place where; I didn't know a soul and I'd never visited It was the best th...
and i wanted to read a couple of emails. this is from mike(ph) in portland: i left detroit in 1978 and moved to portland, oregon. i was terrified and knew that my family could talk me out of it. so i didn't tell a soul and drove to portland, a place where i didn't know a soul and i'd never visited. it was the best thin...
And you write a lot in the book about how exits are in fact openings.
and you write a lot in the book about how exits are in fact.
And you write a lot in the book about how exits are in fact
and you write a lot in the book about how exits are in fact openings.
Yes, one of the things that I think is so important is that we attend to exits so that we recognize the ways in which they can propel us forward. They are - you know, in order to get to the beginning, we need to leave. And so I'm not surprised by this story at all, that he found a way to exit in this kind of binary way...
yes one of the things that i think is so. important is that we attend to exits so that we recognize the ways in which they can propel us forward they are - you know in order to get, to the, beginning we need. to leave and so i'm not surprised by this story at all that he found a way to exit in this kind of binary way t...
Yes one of the things that I think is so. important is that we attend to exits so that we recognize the ways; in which they can propel us forward They are - you know in order to get to the beginning we need to leave And so I'm not surprised by this story at all that he found, a way to exit in this kind of binary. way t...
yes, one of the things that i think is so important is that we attend to exits so that we recognize the ways in which they can propel us forward. they are - you know, in order to get to the beginning, we need to leave. and so i'm not surprised by this story at all, that he found a way to exit in this kind of binary way...
He knew what would stop him, and he decided not to give in to that, and he moved forward and quite happily, and fortunately it led him to a new beginning.
he knew what would. stop him and he decided not to give in to that and, he moved forward. and quite happily and fortunately it led him to. a new
He knew what would stop him and he decided not to. give in, to that and he moved forward and quite happily and, fortunately it led him to a new
he knew what would stop him, and he decided not to give in to that, and he moved forward and quite happily, and fortunately it led him to a new beginning.
Let's see if we can go next to Samantha(ph), Samantha with us from Columbia, South Carolina.
let's see if we can go, next to, samantha(ph), samantha with us from columbia south
Let's, see if we can go, next to. Samantha(ph), Samantha with us from Columbia South
let's see if we can go next to samantha(ph), samantha with us from columbia, south carolina.
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OK, mine is kind of a cautionary thing. My mother and my grandmother both passed away suddenly. And when I was younger and questioning death and, you know, afraid of it, or at least I was as a child, you know, and brought it up with them, they both told me - it was something I think they were proud of, you know, saying...
ok mine is kind of a cautionary, thing my mother and. my grandmother both passed away, suddenly and when, i, was younger and questioning death and you, know afraid of it or at least i was as a child you know and brought, it up with them they both told me - it was something i think they were proud of you know saying was...
OK mine. is kind of a cautionary thing My mother and my grandmother both, passed away suddenly And when I was younger and questioning death and. you know afraid, of it or at least I was as a child you know and brought it up with them they both. told me - it was. something I think they were proud of you know saying was....
ok, mine is kind of a cautionary thing. my mother and my grandmother both passed away suddenly. and when i was younger and questioning death and, you know, afraid of it, or at least i was as a child, you know, and brought it up with them, they both told me - it was something i think they were proud of, you know, saying...
You know, so it's not something you have to worry about. You know, that's way off. And it turned out it wasn't, you know. And that's a difficult thing, you know, and it's surprising. And while, you know, I'm an adult now, and I understand that that's not - you know, that that's something that they said to comfort me, i...
you know so, it's not something you have to worry about you know that's, way off and it turned; out it wasn't you know, and that's. a difficult thing you know and it's surprising and, while you know i'm an adult now and i understand that that's not - you know that that's something that they said to comfort me, it's sti...
You know so it's not something you have to worry about You know that's way, off And. it turned out it wasn't you, know And. that's a difficult thing you. know and it's surprising And while, you know I'm; an adult now and I understand that that's not - you know that that's something that they said to comfort me it's. st...
you know, so it's not something you have to worry about. you know, that's way off. and it turned out it wasn't, you know. and that's a difficult thing, you know, and it's surprising. and while, you know, i'm an adult now, and i understand that that's not - you know, that that's something that they said to comfort me, i...