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" I always say don't be scared. It's not that bad - there's always something worse - and there is definitely life after multiple sclerosis. "
Teri Garr
Say
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" I feel ashamed of how many houses I've actually crept inside of when they were up for sale. I'm not a snoop, but I love looking and imagining. "
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