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You got nothin' to lose but your self-respect.

Wendelin Van Draanen

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Wendelin Van Draanen
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 6
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Chicago
Illinois
Nothin
Lose
Respect
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Self

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Blue Face Disgusting taste Flush it Shush it Cold disgrace
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