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Second Place is the First Loser.

By Stephanie Jankowski 24 Comments

I've always been the type to laugh at inappropriate times. I don't mean to be disrespectful; it's just how I handle tense situations. I try to make jokes when I'm nervous, and that, coupled with what my grandmother dubbed as "mouthiness," has embarrassed me more times than I can count. One would ... » Learn More about Second Place is the First Loser.

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