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" Some people are meant to be bigger, and that's okay. Because if everybody was built the same, it would be a little boring. We enjoy the differences in each other, and I think that's what makes all of us beautiful. "

Michelle Carter

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Boring

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Energy

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Walk

People

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People

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Ready

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