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                                                Jim
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                                                Bearded since: 1966.  I am a dedicated, permanent beard grower. 
 
Comments: 
I grew my beard because, if one has transparent white Irish skin with beard hair like wire, to shave means the skin is forever half raw. 
 
How do I feel about my beard?  I never think about it because I have had it so long. I usually cut it short and now and then let it get long. 
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