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" All I do is work and be with my family. "

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" I have several different masks that I wear. "

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" It may be, for one reason or another, if I'm not able to work, that would be a cause for distress. But I'm still pitching. Thank God, I'm still in possession of my gift. And I have the love of my family. "

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