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                                                Michael
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                                                Bearded since: 1977. I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower. 
 
Comments: 
Why did I grow my beard? Shaving feels foreign to me. I always wanted a beard. 
 
How do I feel about my beard? Wonderful. I love it. I originally had a very thick, long beard.  However I had minor strokes and parts of my beard fell out.  So over time, now I'm happy with however it is.  Still beats shaving.
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