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As the only girl growing up among three brothers, I was always afr

As the only girl growing up among three brothers, I was always afraid of being excluded. If there was a game to be played, a sport to be learned, a competition to join, I was on my feet and ready. I didnt spend much time alone for fear that Id miss out. – Elisabeth Shue

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Robert Kennedy was such an inspiring figure. His interest in politics seemed to come not from a desire for power, but from a need to help our society live up to its ideals. – Elisabeth Shue

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I want to be involved with young people in some way. Teenagers. Because thats the most vulnerable time. I have a fantasy of becoming a teacher one day. – Elisabeth Shue

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I understand now that the vulnerability Ive always felt is the greatest strength a person can have. You cant experience life without feeling life. What Ive learned is that being vulnerable to somebody you love is not a weakness, its a strength. – Elisabeth Shue

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