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“Everyone I know thinks television is the most important part of my life. I did it for the money! I was able to send my daughter to college.” quote by Jack Germond — Download Open image

“Everyone I know thinks television is the most important part of my life. I did it for the money! I was able to send my daughter to college.”

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