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" I am an official slow-roasted, honey-baked ham. Ever since I was a kid, my thing is that I love attention. All my report cards are like, 'He would be wonderful, but he just can't stop being a clown in class.' "

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Enjoy

You

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Moment

Good

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Forever

Thing

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