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" I'm trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It's so easy to get turned. "

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" I don't think I'm bad for people. If I did think I was bad for people, I would go back to driving a truck, and I really mean this. "

" I'll never feel comfortable taking a strong drink, and I'll never feel easy smoking a cigarette. I just don't think those things are right for me. "