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“When I was a teenager, most fathers tended to go berserk when I asked their daughters on a date.... I discovered that all fathers go berserk when their daughters start dating. I have to assume this was because all fathers were once teenagers at some point in their lives, so they had no illusions about whether or not the boys were “up to something.”

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Book:Ticket To Hollywood
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Ticket To Hollywood

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Gary Reilly
Gary Reilly

Gary Reilly, born in 1945, is a renowned television writer. His works cover a variety of themes and are known for their unique narrative style and profound character development. more

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