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But the problem with looking back when you should be walking ahead is that you usually end up walking into something that hurts.

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Megan Hart
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: March 27
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Something
Ahead
Usually
Walking
Hurt
Looking
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Back
Hurts

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