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When I sit and talk with a person, I'm not always paying attention. I'm looking at the person and saying, 'What is it about his or her life that appeals to me?'
Patricia Reilly Giff
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"When I sit and talk with a person, I'm not always paying attention. I'm looking at the person and saying, 'What is it about his or her life that appeals to me?'"
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When I sit and talk with a person, I'm not always paying attention. I'm looking at the person and saying, 'What is it about his or her life that appeals to me?' — Patricia Reilly Giff

About Patricia Reilly Giff

Patricia Reilly Giff was a Educator from United States (1935–2021).

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Who said "When I sit and talk with a person, I'm not always paying attention. I'm looking…"?
This quote is attributed to Patricia Reilly Giff, a Educator from United States.
When did Patricia Reilly Giff live?
Patricia Reilly Giff lived from 1935 – 2021.