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““When you say something stupid, gloss over it with superfast talking and maybe no one’ll notice.””

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Just this once, let it be easy.

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“Cathrine pretty today. I nod, yes it's a very pretty day. Jason touches my arm. Cathrine pretty.”

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Some people think they know who you are, when really they don't.

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Sometimes people don't answer because they didn't hear you, Other times it's because they don't want to hear you!

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“If you want to get away with something, don’t announce it first.”

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