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" I'm very shy really. I spend a lot of time in my room alone reading or writing or watching television. "

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" I know that when I'm standing alone below a thousand-foot wall, looking up and considering a climb, my sponsors are the furthest thing from my mind. If I'm going to take risks, they are going to be for myself - not for any company. "

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