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As I try to get around with a guitar, a banjo and a suitcase of high heels and dresses, I treasure that little ukulele.

Valerie June

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Valerie June
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: January 10
Banjoist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
Jackson
Tennessee
Valerie June Hockett
Littles
Ukulele
Little
Suitcases
Trying
Heels
Treasure
Dresses
Guitar
Banjo
High
Banjos
Around
Suitcase

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