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“On My Last-Place Finish in the 50-Yard Dash During Little League Tryouts “It kinda looked like you were being attacked by a bunch of bees or something. Then when I saw the fat kid with the watch who was timing you start laughing…. Well, I’ll just say it’s never a good sign when a fat kid laughs at you.”

Quote by Justin Halpern

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Justin Halpern is an American author known for his memoir 'I'm Just a Guy, I'm Not a Drug Dealer'. The book is based on his personal experiences and tells the story of his journey from a typical teenager to a successful writer. more

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