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Being a parent is tough. If you just want a wonderful little creature to love, you can get a puppy

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Barbara Walters
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: September 25
Journalist
News Presenter
Television Presenter
Writer
Boston
Massachusetts
Barbara Jill Walters
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