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Do you ever sing in the car? Generally not. But I am driving a police car. I think people would like a singing policeman. Makes life seem more like a musical. Like Foot-tastic. You can talk for a long time about nothing. I certainly can, you charming man!

Maureen Johnson

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Maureen Johnson
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: February 16
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