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Birthday Quote by Loung Ung

“I am six years old and instead of celebrating with birthday cakes, I chew on a piece of charcoal.” quote by Loung Ung — Download Open image

“I am six years old and instead of celebrating with birthday cakes, I chew on a piece of charcoal.”

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