My mother taught me something at a young age

Howard Schultz
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My mother taught me something at a young age - she said 'you are the company you keep.' To define yourself by some label or some level of resources - that's pretty shallow. ✨ Starbucks boss: we're not all froth. Interview with Andrew Clark, www.theguardian.com. March 19, 2009.
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My mother taught me something at a young age - she said 'you are the company you keep.' To define yourself by some label or some level of resources - that's pretty shallow. ✨ Starbucks boss: we're not all froth. Interview with Andrew Clark, www.theguardian.com. March 19, 2009.

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