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I understand the reasons behind his keeping a distance from a girl he cares about. Because the truth is, sometimes getting close to the fire does actually burn you.

Simone Elkeles

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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Chicago
Illinois
Sometimes
Getting
Burn
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Reasons
Girl
Distance
Truth
Close
Doe
Behinds
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Reason
Fire
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