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" The specific story line that people have responded to the most has been the horror of bathing suit shopping. "

Cathy Guisewite

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" My dog was with me all the time. I talked to my dog. She was my best buddy. I shared all my secrets with her, but I don't think I every really tried jokes out with the dog. "

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" I had such a close relationship with my dog, and my dog so filled the need in my life to have children that I just wanted Cathy to have that experience. "

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" I'm more financially successful, but it just means the shopping blunders I make are bigger now. "

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