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Highways Quote by Tom Waits

“I put food on the table and roof overhead. But I'd trade it all tomorrow for the highway instead.” quote by Tom Waits — Download Open image

“I put food on the table and roof overhead. But I'd trade it all tomorrow for the highway instead.”

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