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Bad Habits
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Some people just need to get away. Some simply buy a motorcycle, while others change their identity. Watch out for the people who have a long story to explain something very simple.
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I'm a reluctant suburbanite who loves to tell stories. I'm not fond of lying, but I'm getting pretty good at it. I've written some books. I am Twisted Jim.
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