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Ability Quote by Jay Roach

“I hope I can now use my ability to communicate,…” quote by Jay Roach — Download Open image

“I hope I can now use my ability to communicate, without being too precious or serious. It's good to have some levity, even as you're facing some really dark times, to mix it up a bit.”

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