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"Not perfect, but perfect for me." Brilliant.

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This story really captivated me!

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I’m so glad!

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Moving or living in Paris for love is always the right reason 💙🇫🇷❤️

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Jake is a franco-american legend and such a perfect first subject for this great series! Can’t wait to read more.

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Legend is the right word!

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This is such an inspiring story! He will also be a role model for up and coming writers!

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Absolutely !

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Captivating read, looking forward to more of this series!

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Thank you!!

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I am a big fan of Jake Lamar. He is such a captivating storyteller. And I will be sharing his quote because it fits my life so well too. Paris is perfect for me.

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We have so much to learn from him!

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“You double your life” Oh my this quote took my breath away. I had never heard this before & will be thinking about it from now on.

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Same! And it really rings true!

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Pragmatic advice. It’s always harder to move permanently when the move isn’t being facilitated by your employer and you have to find your own way!

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What a great and inspiring interview. I'm a huge fan of Jake's writing. I need to watch Round Midnight again.

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Thanks for the article. Having moved to Europe (on my third country here in two years) in search of “home”, I’m often asked why I left the US. I always say I didn’t leave as much as I wanted to explore the world and find the place I belong. It’s a different question and mindset.

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That is plenty legitimate !

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Jeez, I wish I would have met my Bronx homeboy when I moved to Paris in ‘95. Timing is everything in life.

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I am thrilled to see this new series! I'm a fan of Jake Lamar's work and was very happy to learn more about how he came to Paris.

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Thanks for sharing this, Lindsey! It's a nice little boost as I try to figure out if Paris is actually "perfect for me". :)

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Great interview. I am looking forward to reading more in this series and to reading some of his books.

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Moving and brilliant ! Like anything Jake Lamar writes.

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