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I had Flipped. -Bryce Loski

Wendelin Van Draanen

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Wendelin Van Draanen
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 6
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So there I was, with the two hottest girls on campus, having lunch. I was the man, the envy of every other guy in our school. Buddy, I was miserable. -Bryce Loski
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Somehow the silence seemed to connect us in a way like words never could. - Julianna Baker
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Blue Face Disgusting taste Flush it Shush it Cold disgrace
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I was slipping, man, and it was definetly time to get a grip.
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