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"Adults are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up because they are looking for ideas."

Paula Poundstone, American Comedian

Ideas, Kids, Want

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"Adults are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up because they are looking for ideas."

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"Adults are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up because they are looking for ideas."

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