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From very early on, I had always wanted to be a stand-up comedian. It was my passion; it was my goal... MIKE BINDER It was a good time. I got my time up one second and I'm really happy with that.
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I had a cab driver that was so happy and excited to give me a ride that, when I got out to pay him, ... SHAUN WHITE
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I look back to when I got divorced in the late 1970s. When that happened, I was so broken up. After ... RICKY SKAGGS I honestly sent out letters to every possible college to get my name out. I thought maybe I would ma...
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I graduated high school, and I did my internship at Dove in their public relations department becaus... KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER It was exciting to represent my school. I was up against third- and fourth-year pharmacy students. I...
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