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I don't need a holiday or a feast to feel grateful for my children, the sun, the moon, the roof over my head, music, and laughter, but I like to take this time to take the path of thanks less traveled.

Paula Poundstone

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Paula Poundstone
Age: 64
Born: 1959
Born: December 29
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Huntsville
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