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Its so daunting to walk into a classroom or a school auditorium. Its like the worlds weirdest blind date. I know all the students are thinking, Who is this tool standing up in front of us?
Libba Bray
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Libba Bray
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 11
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