On this day of love,I would like to share a beautiful dramatic reading by my friend Precious, not to be confused with Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. She has such a way with words that her dramatic reading left me, the audience, and the announcer utterly speechless. Happy Valentines Day!

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Sara White said…
Oh dear! How did she muster up those tears?
February 14, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Carrot Jello said…
I think she fell down "The Stairway To Stardom".
February 24, 2012 at 4:26 PM
Jill said…
I have no words....
March 12, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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