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Introvert conversations are like jazz. Each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo.
Laurie Helgoe
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Laurie Helgoe
Age: 63
Born: 1960
Born: December 10
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Laurie Anne Helgoe
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