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" I always wanted to be a big star. "
Tiny Tim
Wanted
Star
Big Star
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" As long as those pretty girls notice me, I don't care if they say, 'Ghastly, horrible'... I live for the beautiful angels. "
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Down
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Time
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Always
People
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