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“That was a mistake, I guess, going out to California. They have these things called guidance counselors in high school. They drink a lot of herbal tea.” quote by Bonnie Jo Campbell — Download Open image

“That was a mistake, I guess, going out to California. They have these things called guidance counselors in high school. They drink a lot of herbal tea.”

Bonnie Jo Campbell

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