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In my clutches.

In my clutches.

C-L-U-T-C-H.

Yes, in my clutches.

If something is in my clutch, that means I am holding onto it with my hand. In my clutches, I'm holding onto it with both hands.

So if you look down the street and you watch people walking down the street, I'm guessing

most people have their cell phone in their clutch. They're grabbing on to their cell phone.

They're not just holding it. They're grabbing on very tightly.

If something is in your clutches, you are holding onto it very tightly. In your clutch, one hand,

in your clutches, two hands. Are you listening to me? Do I have you in my clutches?

Have I grabbed you and completely am I holding on to you? Are you completely listening to me? To every word I say, if you are, then you are in my clutches.

But don't worry, I'm a nice guy.

If the devil has you in his clutches, that's not good.

If a nice guy like me has you in his clutches, it's good.

Nothing's going to happen except for you.

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