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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

I'm torn on how much more screwed up he could have been to get kicked out of Black Sabbath than the rest of the band and I think his going solo was the best thing for him.
Question 5: Do you think it was fair that he got kicked out? What about his name change suggestion of Black Sabbath II? And which do you prefer Black Sabbath or Ozzy solo? My favorite is his solo work 🖤
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TheBookHippie I think going solo was best for him. I do prefer him solo as well -but some of the Sabbath songs are my absolute favorites. As for the name I‘m not sure. It was so so moving to see them all together right before he died. 2d

peaKnit I think I really became aware of him and appreciated him during the Randy Rhodes years. I‘ve read Ronnie James‘ book, he was a class act in many ways so it worked out for Black Sabbath. I get his disappointment that should have had a 2 after the name - it‘s kind of indicative of his child like thought process at times. 2d

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BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie That was amazing 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @peaKnit I think even though he made it seem like everyone was equal, that he probably felt like he was Black Sabbath. 2d

peaKnit @BookwormAHN I think you‘re absolutely right! And it kind feels like if you me. He was the original #1. 2d

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Oh, the chaos! I can't imagine having to grow up with Ozzy like this. Some of the things he did were truly horrendous, which he admits to, but giving the Vicar hash was funny.
Question 4: This was not the Ozzy we typically associate with. What surprised/bothered you the most?
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AmyG He seemed like a kind, decent young man who was an incredible “fu** up”. Nothing but trouble yet I don‘t feel for one minute he was a bad guy. 2d

TheBookHippie Bed decisions 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 I agree with @AmyG he was really messed up inside. I too don‘t think any of it was malicious .. he was just hurting I think. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2d

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AmyG @TheBookHippie Yes, he was. I hope we see a little more insight into that. 2d

TheBookHippie @AmyG me too! 2d

AllDebooks I really struggled reading about the animal cruelty. However, he does acknowledge it and regrets it. He was so messed up before the drugs and alcohol. I agree about him being vulnerable and hurting. 2d

AllDebooks I couldn't breathe for laughing at the vicar farce. 2d

peaKnit Agree @AmyG - he just seemed to bumble along and was on cruise control with drugs and alcohol. Animal cruelty is hardest for me, but somehow I didn‘t hold him responsible? Just shaking my head. Maybe because i know the future? I was glad for his moments of empathy and realization, accepting responsibility. First step to change!❤️ 2d

BookwormAHN Hashish, a concentrated form of cannabis, produces effects including relaxation, euphoria, altered perception of time and senses, impaired memory, and increased appetite. It can also lead to adverse effects such as anxiety, panic, impaired motor skills, dry mouth, red eyes, and a faster heartbeat. 2d

BookwormAHN At higher doses or with chronic use, hash can intensify these effects, potentially causing paranoia, acute psychosis, and long-term issues like cannabis dependence and, in some cases, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). @BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit 2d

BookwormAHN In case anyone including me wasn't familiar with hash and it's effects. 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG @TheBookHippie I agree. A lot of his behavior was probably due to the drugs and anxiety. I also think he really wasn't ready for a family. 2d

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks @peaKnit The animal cruelty was the hardest for me too and it's such a 180 from how we think of now. 2d

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy wanted to start a band because of his love for the Beatles. Their earlier band Earth was a blues band but they are credited as the fathers of heavy metal.
Question 3: Do you think all rock/metal comes from the blues? What would Black Sabbath be without the scary music?
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AmyG That is my favorite line. Cracked me up. Seemed there was no deep thought…just a suggestion. And the trajectory of the band took off. It all seemed like chance. Yet….they were allso talented in their own ways. 2d

TheBookHippie Yes it comes from the blues. I think they just went with it - which is hilarious actually and it went far because of their talent and extreme luck. They filed a void that was missing. 2d

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AllDebooks This was such a funny passage, recalling the naming of the band. Thank god they changed it again to Black Sabbath 2d

peaKnit Scary music lol. I do think it comes from the blues, most artists seem to attribute the early music as inspiration. It seems like music opportunity was more wide at the time perhaps which may have helped Black Sabbath? 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG It's also one of my favorite lines 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks Agreed 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @peaKnit 🖤 2d

AmyG I also thought how funny it was having all the Satanists following them when that wasn‘t their intention at all. (edited) 2d

peaKnit @AmyG that was a hoot! 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG @peaKnit That was funny, especially when he decided to join in with them and it scared them off. 2d

TheBookHippie @AmyG I was laughing out loud. I think it‘s hilarious. 2d

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

This broke my heart when I read it. I wonder how many others have gone undiagnosed. I feel like today ADHD is probably overdiagnosed but what about back then and how many parents & teachers miss dyslexia?
Question 2: Are things getting better? Or are students still getting misdiagnosed or ignored? And how do you think Ozzy handled learning lyrics?
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AmyG I can‘t imagine how hard it must have been for him. 2d

TheBookHippie Must have been so excruciating . My BFF was dyslexic they put her in special ed she was actually brilliant. She got diagnosed in her 30s as well. It still gets missed. When I am reading with kids and I suspect it I report it and follow through til someone listens but it‘s a battle and if you‘re not wealthy or brown it‘s even harder to get proper diagnosis. It‘s quite amazing what he did. (edited) 2d

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AllDebooks I don't think it was a diagnosis when he was a kid. Just labelled stupid and lazy, written off by the education system. How much potential has been missed on kids left undiagnosed? 2d

peaKnit @alldebooks I agree he was written off. Kids get labeled and it hangs on. I was diagnosed ADHD as an adult once I started a career close to social work and others noticed my “racing style”, my daughter is just going through the process in college. It still has a stigma. 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG No kidding! 2d

BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie I have a friend who in catholic school was considered lazy until she was switched to a public school and her new teacher quickly recognized her as dyslexic. That has always 🤬 me off. 2d

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks I'm sure that's true but it's also sad. 2d

BookwormAHN @peaKnit Mental health needs to be destigmatized. I hope your daughter does well in college 💗 2d

TheBookHippie @BookwormAHN UGHHHHHH. That‘s pretty much still the practice here at the little Catholic school. Maddening. 2d

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

And as it turns out his father was right on both accounts. Ozzy had a rough start he went to prison for burglary but then became a legend.
Question 1: Do you think he learned his lesson or that he just learned that he hated prison? He didn't exactly stick to the straight and narrow. What do you think his father would have thought about his legacy?
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AmyG I felt that he learned his lesson. I got the feeling he wanted to make something of himself…just didn‘t quite know how. It all sort of fell in his lap. Ozzy led an unconventional life and not sure about how his Dad felt. Hopefully proud. (edited) 2d

TheBookHippie I honestly think he learned oh this is not the way here. I‘m sure not liking prison was helpful! As for his dad I hope he‘d be proud. He really did make something of hisself. 2d

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AllDebooks Prison gave him a wake-up call, for sure. He was just drifting without purpose. Whatever prompted him to post that notice for band members was a blessing. It certainly turned everything around from that point on. 2d

peaKnit I think he learned a lesson not to steal but I‘m skeptical he had captured the full picture during his first go round. He definitely didn‘t like it, yay! I hope his dad was proud, he supported him a bit with the piece of equipment he bought him to get started. 2d

BookwormAHN @@AmyG @TheBookHippie @AllDebooks @peaKnit I love that quote and I agree music really saved him. I think his father at least appreciated that. 2d

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peaKnit

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Read for the #PDR #PrinceOfDarknessReadAlong founded by @BookwormAHN - I looked high and low for my farewell concert ticket (before Ozfest started) with no luck but have I been on memory lane today. I realize I have a lot of pictures for ransom of old Highschool friends, texted a few out to jostle the nerves - ha ha ha ha ha (imagine Crazy Train intro…) anyways, I enjoyed this book again and look forward to a chat about it.

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Dralex090 @kelli7990 you are familiar. Are you American? 6d

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

I saw this picture on Facebook of Ozzy and Sharon from 1985. They look so different. My brother was born in 1985. I was born in 1990 so I wasn‘t born yet. I wanted to share this picture with everyone participating in the #princeofdarknessreadalong.

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BookwormAHN That's cute 💜🦇💜 1w

lil1inblue So sweet! 1w

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne Tribute at the MTV VMAs tonight. Did you watch it? If you watched it, what did you think? I thought the tribute was good. My mom said she thought that YUNGBLLUD wasn‘t the right person to sing Ozzy‘s songs because he doesn‘t sound like Ozzy and I agree with that but there‘s only one Ozzy.

Link to the Ozzy Osbourne Tribute: https://youtu.be/uWvCv43vjd4?si=4-11e-G6sEN_s8-u

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TheBookHippie I agree with your mom 🙃 1w

BookwormAHN I sort of agree. I think his voice for Changes is really good but not necessarily for Crazy Train. Steven Tyler singing Momma I'm Coming Home was incredible and I think Yungblud joining in worked well but by that time I was also sobbing 💗🦇💗 1w

AllDebooks I adore Yungblud. I thought he did a fantastic job opening the farewell show in July. I still get goosebumps thinking about his version of Changes. I can't comment on the MTV show as I haven't seen it yet. I know I will be sobbing like you @BookwormAHN 😢 1w

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AmyG No one will sound like Ozzy. I think it‘s easier to enjoy others singing his songs once you accept that. I find the same thing with Robert Plant. I saw Jason Bonham‘s LZ experience and the entire time I just missed Plant singing those songs. 1w

peaKnit Thank you for the link! Ozzy is indeed an original, I laughed in bed reading last night. Side note:: It felt so weird to watch the VMA‘s NOT on MTV. I….want….my MTV… (of the 80‘s and 90‘s lol) 1w

Deblovestoread Thanks for the link! 1w

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

I also have this to share with everyone participating in the #princeofdarknessreadalong. The MTV Video Music Awards is gonna be doing a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on Sunday according to this post from their Facebook page. It‘s gonna be on CBS & Paramount+ 8 pm ET, 5 pm PT and 7 pm CT.

peaKnit, AmyG, TheBookHippie, BethM, Deblovestoread, BookwormAHN, kelli7990, Jjaxn95, AllDebooks

TheBookHippie Thank you! 2w

BookwormAHN Looking forward to it 💗 2w

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peaKnit

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

ALL ABOARD…hahahahaha…. @BookwormAHN My hold is here so I can go off the rails on a crazy train for the #PrinceOfDarkness buddyread! I‘m really looking forward to this and will be listening to some Ozzy this morning on my walk/run to get in the zone. 🦇 🤘🏻

BookwormAHN Yay 🖤🦇🖤 2w

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

For everyone participating in the #princeofdarknessreadalong, this month‘s book is on Spotify Premium and it‘s also on Audible.

peaKnit, AmyG, TheBookHippie, BethM, Deblovestoread, BookwormAHN, kelli7990, Jjaxn95, AllDebooks

peaKnit I just “pre-saved” Last Rights on Spotify as it is releasing on audio 10-7, and have Dr. Ozzy held for October at the library. I couldn‘t find my copy of I am Ozzy, so I am trying to get out ahead of the next months! lol. 2w

BookwormAHN Love it 💜 2w

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Repost for @BookwormAHN

Today starts our #PrinceOfDarknessReadalong #PODR I'll check in on the 15th for the first half 'In the beginning.' On the 30th will be our final discussion.
Everyone is welcome to join in. Read at your own pace and join in when you can 🖤🦇🖤

Original post - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2896330

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Today starts our #PrinceOfDarknessReadalong #PODR I'll check in on the 15th for the first half 'In the beginning.' On the 30th will be our final discussion.
Everyone is welcome to join in. Read at your own pace and join in when you can 🖤🦇🖤

AmyG I started it…it‘s awesome. 2w

TheBookHippie Yay! 2w

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peaKnit I just looked all over my house for it …needless to say, I now have a hold on it, I‘ll be with y‘all shortly unless I can figure out where the hell I put my book. 🤘🏻 2w

TheBookHippie @peaKnit SAME. Currently have library book… 2w

BookwormAHN @AmyG Yay 🖤🦇🖤 2w

BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie @peaKnit I hate it when books decide to hide 😸 2w

peaKnit @TheBookHippie @BookwormAHN Right?! I can see it in my mind…but where?! I‘m going to try to sneak up on it today. 2w

TheBookHippie @BookwormAHN @peaKnit I know I just saw it… 🤣😵‍💫😝 2w

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peaKnit

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

#PrinceofDarknessReadalong @BookwormAHN
I am looking forward to reading about and discussing Ozzy, I‘m a metal head at heart and so glad to find others! 🤘🏻I saw him live in 1991 or so, such a wild man with talent.

TheBookHippie I‘m so excited we‘re reading together!!! 1mo

BookwormAHN I'm so glad you're joining 🦇 1mo

peaKnit @TheBookHippie @BookwormAHN I am excited to read with you. I enjoy a rock and roll memoir/biography, I don‘t often get to discuss! 1mo

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LitsyEvents

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

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Starting September 1st I am hosting the #PrinceOfDarknessReadalong The plan is to start in September with I Am Ozzy, October with Trust Me, I'm Doctor Ozzy and in November read Last Rites.
All are welcome to join in 🦇

BookwormAHN Thanks for reposting 🦇 1mo

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Starting September 1st I am hosting the #PrinceOfDarknessReadalong The plan is to start in September with I Am Ozzy, October with Trust Me, I'm Doctor Ozzy and in November read Last Rites.
All are welcome to join in 🦇

BookwormAHN Tagging some who showed interest @AllDebooks @AmyG @Deblovestoread @peaKnit @thebacklistbook @LitsyEvents 1mo

BethM If I can get these from the library I‘m in. 1mo

AmyG I got the first book. The rest will depend on the library. Thanks for tagging me. (edited) 1mo

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TheBookHippie I‘m in! 1mo

Deblovestoread I‘m on a search for my husband‘s copy, he thinks it‘s at work. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 1mo

kelli7990 I want to join. 1mo

AllDebooks Yay, thank you. X 1mo

Jjaxn95 I‘m gonna try to get these from the library and I want to join!! 1mo

BookwormAHN @BethM 🤞🏻 1mo

BookwormAHN @AmyG Yay! 1mo

BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie Fantastic! 1mo

BookwormAHN @Deblovestoread 🤞🏻 1mo

BookwormAHN @kelli7990 Absolutely! 1mo

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks 🖤🦇🖤 1mo

BookwormAHN @Jjaxn95 🤞🏻 1mo

peaKnit Love it! 🤘🏻 1mo

BookwormAHN @peaKnit 🖤🦇🖤 1mo

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

I love this song, and I'm broken hearted that Ozzy's dead 🖤 💔 🖤
Would anyone be interested in an Ozzy buddy read? I know he did I am Ozzy and Trust Me, I'm Doctor Ozzy and Last Rites comes out in October.
#TuesdayTunes @TieDyeDude

AllDebooks Absolutely ✌️ 1mo

AmyG Yes! Interested @TheBookHippie ? (edited) 1mo

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LitsyEvents Absolutely!!! 1mo

Deblovestoread I love this song,too. I‘m pretty sure I have I am Ozzy on the shelf. 1mo

peaKnit I am sad Ozzy is gone too, he was a legend. I‘d love to join a buddy read too if you decide and pick a book. I‘ve read his biography but it‘s been years. Prince of Darkness indeed. 1mo

thebacklistbook sure! 1mo

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Aconight

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

In honor of the Prince of Darkness, it‘s only fitting to dive back into the wild ride.

TheBookHippie 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 2mo

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

R.I.P. Ozzy! I like the songs I‘ve heard by him but I haven‘t heard every song by him. Does that mean I‘m a fan even if I haven‘t heard every song? I always thought in order to be a fan of an artist that I had to listen to every single song they‘ve released but maybe I can still be a fan even if I haven‘t heard every song. For example, I became a fan of Slipknot by only hearing a few songs by them and liking the songs.

#tuesdaytunes

itsjustme40something I discovered Ozzy in the 6th grade and he provided the soundtrack to my youth(with many others) and some of those moments were significant. That doesn't make me more or less a fan, enjoying the music you know is enough. 2mo

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

R.I.P. Ozzy! I just played this song. I like this song too. I forgot to play it last night. Now that I think about it, I have heard this song before but I don‘t know why because I didn‘t grow up listening to his music. He has some good songs. The other songs I played last night are songs I‘ve probably heard before but I don‘t remember. I like the songs I‘ve heard from him but I haven‘t heard all of his songs.

#tuesdaytunes

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

R.I.P. Ozzy! I found out yesterday that he passed away so I played these songs after I got out of the shower. I liked these songs. I didn‘t grow up listening to his music. I used to watch his reality show The Osbournes when I was a little girl. My older brother caught me watching The Osbournes in my room and he put parental controls on that channel. When I was a teenager, I asked him to remove the parental controls and he did.

#tuesdaytunes

TieDyeDude 🦇🖤🤘 2mo

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TheBookgeekFrau

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy on repeat for the rest of the day

RIP

#TuesdayTunes

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lil1inblue 🤘 🤘 🤘 2mo

TheBookHippie Same. 🤘🏼🎸🤘🏼 2mo

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JessClark78 🤘🏻🤘🏻 2mo

dabbe 🤘🏻😢🤘🏻 2mo

Kerrbearlib RIP Ozzy 2mo

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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

#thankfulthursday

🤘Tagged!

✂️ I think I trimmed my bangs a few times when I had them, but not for a very long time. I trust my hair stylist a lot more than myself!

🙌👏 Right now, I am thankful for medical professionals (docs, nurses, techs, PAs, office staff, etc.) who are kind, caring and gentle. Let me tell you, it makes all the difference. Cheers to all of you who work in the medical field! You make a difference in people‘s lives!

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DarkMina Did you like Ozzy‘s book? 5y

Elizabeth2 @DarkMina I haven‘t read it, but I love him, so I want to! He‘s so entertaining! 5y

DarkMina @Elizabeth2 I agree! 5y

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Elizabeth2 @DarkMina SHARON! 😂😂😂 (I‘m a hard rock/metal kinda girl. Ever see that commercial with the woman driving a minivan listening to Iron Maiden? 🙋‍♀️) 5y

Cosmos_Moon_River What a sweet thing to be grateful for 🥰 5y

Elizabeth2 @Cosmos_Moon I‘ve had experiences this week with a doc and office that are not the best, and an office/staff/docs/techs/nurses who are phenomenally caring and kind. It really makes all the difference. In my experience (especially when caring for my parents for years until their deaths) there are many more that fall into that second group. Reflecting back on that...Goodness, I don‘t think they know how much of a difference they make. ❤️ Truly. (edited) 5y

DarkMina @Elizabeth2 Too funny! Yes that commercial is great! 🤣 I love hard rock and metal too! 5y

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