I think every woman originally moves like that. The sensuality of the dance was why I really wanted to learn how to do [it].
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IRIS WEINSHALL Little Charlie was delivered by a C-section and not expected to live. I'm a widow with no children ....
IRIS TANNER I don't know if someone thought they were rescuing them from a hot car or what. I'm offering a rewar...
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