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" I never really paid attention to sales until the second record. "
Daniel Johns
Second
Never
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" Though, since the first record, I've dramatically changed my expectations for our records. "
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" I try to stay positive by focusing on how much I'll appreciate my health if I get better. "
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" I have a theory because I was being beaten up a lot by people outside of school, it was almost like if I could make myself sick enough they'd take sympathy on me. "
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