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partner standing by as always, Jeff Blair. Jeff, how are you? I'm a little bit bummed out,

actually, Scott. I'm not going to lie. You know one of the things I've discovered over the last

month and a half? Everybody's beard hair grows in differently.

Okay?

And what they tell you, what you see on TV is kind of a lie.

I'm just saying it's a lot harder to get a really good, long, shaggy bob going than you

would think.

And at least I can wear some cheap sunglasses.

It is around Halloween time. You might find

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