Did you consider your older or younger sibling to be prettier or wiser than you were?

Did you consider your older or younger sibling to be prettier or wiser than you were?
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My brother is 19 years older than me. I have always considered and still consider him to be a very smart cookie (he’s not really a cookie :P). He has been one of the greatest role models in my life.
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