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I recommend that you read The Listen to your teachers, but in calculus Tell the truth, regardless of the And every day, your momma a compliment Take girl to the prom But get too drunk hanging out the limo Slow dance with woman in your arms Sneak around after but boy, you better Don't wake your mom up, do yoga, learn 'bout By god, believe the The quickest way to happiness? to be selfless Ask more questions, talk yourself less Steady David Bowie, James Bowen and Watch the sun set with best friends a rooftop a helmet, don't be stupid Jaywalk, but look you do it If it snows, go outside, a jump, get some help Get a sled, thrash the hill with your friends it melts
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