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Can I request another peer guide, One who isn't so happy to be at school at 7:30 a.m.?

Simone Elkeles

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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You were lookin’ at me like you wanted to kiss me.” I force a laugh. “Yeah, right,” I say sarcastically. “Nobody’s watchin’ if you want to, you know, try it. Not to brag, but I’m somewhat of an expert.
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