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"A good teacher, like a good entertainer first must hold his audience's attention, then he can teach his lesson."

John Henrik Clarke, American Author

Attention, First

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"A good teacher, like a good entertainer first must hold his audience's attention, then he can teach his lesson."

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"A good teacher, like a good entertainer first must hold his audience's attention, then he can teach his lesson."

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