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" My mum and I are, in many ways, quite similar. We're both creative, gregarious, and energetic. "
Hugh Jackman
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" Now I meditate twice a day for half an hour. In meditation, I can let go of everything. I'm not Hugh Jackman. I'm not a dad. I'm not a husband. I'm just dipping into that powerful source that creates everything. I take a little bath in it. "
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