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Fitness begins with initiative and continues with consistency. The six pack abs is a byproduct of being healthy. — Hrithik Roshan Copy Share Image
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Most established novelists are writing books informed by experiences gained in their youth. Middle age is not the best time to be… — Charles Stross Copy Share Image
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I literally designed and built the sets myself, and I kind of liked it. I always gave myself eight weeks to do… — Guy Maddin Copy Share Image