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fierywoman

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55. I worked playing music for over thirty years, which gave me my livelihood and now gives me a pension.

Sat May 31, 2025, 03:42 AM

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The rules of performance are VERY strict, and mn9driver is absolutely right about not bringing politics into the performance.

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