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By Anonymous

I wish people would understand how terrible smoking is for you. I wish they could understand how bad it affects their family. My grandma smokes; she has for years. I try to underst...

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By RaynFF BRONZE
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
RaynFF BRONZE, Hellertown, Pennsylvania
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By bobob BRONZE
Greenwich NY, New York
bobob BRONZE, Greenwich NY, New York
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By Anamareally SILVER
Saluda, North Carolina
Anamareally SILVER, Saluda, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

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By LiddoMonsterx3 BRONZE
NY, New York
LiddoMonsterx3 BRONZE, NY, New York
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Favorite Quote:
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me."

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By Anonymous
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By aMegido BRONZE
Phoenix, Arizona
aMegido BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
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By Fabiola12 SILVER
Phoenix, Arizona
Fabiola12 SILVER, Phoenix, Arizona
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By Maryk PLATINUM
Waterford, Michigan
Maryk PLATINUM, Waterford, Michigan
22 articles 1 photo 66 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The ability to learn is greater than the ability to teach." - Arnold Jacobs
"He who slays monsters will become a monster himself"-Nietzsche
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing is going to get better its not"-Dr.Suess
“They are poor, especially for the player, I think it is very difficult to have auditions and find a suitable way to judge, because we have a great many talented players to choose from. This means a lot of heartbreak for the people who are very capable.”-Arnold Jacobs, Teacher and Tuba Player