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My powers of persuasion are only as strong as the bullshit I have to back it up. - Charley Davidson

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Darynda Jones
Age: 59
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Life is not about finding yourself. It's mostly about chocolate. T-Shirt
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Yeah, but what happens if life hands me pickles? - Bumper sticker
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