"There are things in your life you can control - and there are variables you can't. The more diligent you are at controlling what you can, the more influence you'll have over your destiny. You just have to figure out which are which."

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Source: This Pre-World Cup Interview with Carli Lloyd Shows Just How Awesomely Intense She Is. Interview with George Quraishi, www.slate.com. July 8, 2015.

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Carleton Young

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Carleton Young was a prominent actor known for his impactful roles in film and theater, exploring themes of identity and authenticity.

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