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I think probably when i was little, after my brother turned on me, i just had to play by myself or with myself. i've always done that. i think either it's some kind of weirdly competitive streak or it takes my mind off whatever's bothering me.
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I Think Probably When I Was Little,

John Malkovich
I think probably when i was little, after my brother turned on me, i just had to play by myself or with myself. i've always done that. i think either it's some kind of weirdly competitive streak or it takes my mind off whatever's bothering me.
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