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“Sadly - and I think this is why it's so important that we do this more - I don't have that guiding light. You know, "Oh, that Sleepless in Seattle bilingual something," like, it doesn't exist. I don't have it in my memory, and that's why I thought it was important to make it.”

Quote by Karla Souza

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Karla Souza, born on December 11, 1985, is a well-known figure in an unknown field. Her career and achievements have not been widely documented, but her contributions and impact in the field are gradually becoming apparent. more

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