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Sometimes, You See Folks Who Have A Negative View Of Dreamers - People Who Sit Around All Day On Their Hindquarters And Do Absolutely Nothing. These Folks Aren't Dreamers - They Are Just Lazy. To Me, Dreaming Is Just Part Of Being Alive, Inspired, And Curious About The World.

-Dolly Parton

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Sometimes, You See Folks

Dolly Parton

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Sometimes, You See Folks Who Have A Negative View Of Dreamers - People Who Sit Around All Day On Their Hindquarters And Do Absolutely Nothing. These Folks Aren't Dreamers - They Are Just Lazy. To Me, Dreaming Is Just Part Of Being Alive, Inspired, And Curious About The World.

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