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“There's a grip we sometimes some of us get on our pain and suffering and our past and our wounding that we over-identify with it. If we laugh at it, we're saying, "Oh, I'm laughing at myself, which means my victimhood isn't all of who I am."”

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Kelly Carlin-McCall

Kelly Carlin-McCall, born on June 15, 1963, is a talented actress known for her role as Bobby Singer in the popular TV series 'The Facts of Life'. She gained widespread recognition and popularity for her portrayal of this character. more

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