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" I know what I'm doing even when I'm wearing a pencil skirt. "

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" I've written many love songs for Gerard. But it's never enough. I feel that he deserves a million love songs written for him. "

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" I would sing anywhere they would invite me. That's how I made my first pesos. I used to sing at beauty pageants, local events of every sort. "

" My man, Gerard, prefers meat over bone. That takes the pressure off. I already have a lot to worry about. "

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