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                                                Michele
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                                                Bearded since: 1991. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower. 
 
Comments: 
I grew my beard because I was nineteen and I wanted to look a little different from my friends. Then I grew up, but the beard remained. 
 
How do I feel about my beard? It's me. I tried to shave it for a short period but I was uncomfortable without a beard.
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