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HAPPY 41st BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL C. HALL!
b. February 1st, 1971 

“I don’t think I’m the type of person who is in the business of denying my mortality. But I do now have the highest sense that life is precious—and of gratitude. … [Yes, having cancer] was scary. But it was also just an amazing time. I mean, a real invitation to be grateful for all of your blessings - just, the blessing of being alive.”