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I was slipping, man, and it was definetly time to get a grip.

Wendelin Van Draanen

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Wendelin Van Draanen
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 6
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Chicago
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Slipping
Grip
Men
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Blue Face Disgusting taste Flush it Shush it Cold disgrace
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