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If you consider yourself a friend, dont tell me. Because if i know the rumors, i'll feel like i have to confront the. and right this second i want to live in ignorant bliss.

Simone Elkeles

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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