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" If I'd observed all the rules, I'd never have got anywhere. "
Marilyn Monroe
Anywhere
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" Consider the fellow. He never spends his time telling you about his previous night's date. You get the idea he has eyes only for you and wouldn't think of looking at another woman. "
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