Erin O'Connor
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Shooting hosiery on top of an iceberg and getting my backside stuck to it.
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?
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I worked at KFC, as a vegetarian, doing Friday and Saturday nights.
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