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I benefit from the Mr. Potato Head syndrome. Put a wig and a nose and glasses on me, and I disappear.
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I would love to have a nice straight nose, which God never gave me!


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I couldn't put my finger on one reason why we broke up. It was time, and we were spreading out. They were spreading out more than I was. I would've stayed with the band.
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Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music and rings the whole day through, and you make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as you will.
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The gentleman had also a young daughter, of rare goodness and sweetness of temper, which she took from her mother, who was the best creature in the world.
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