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			 warrior bodhisattva 
			
			
			
			
				
			
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				Letterman's Top 10 Things Overheard at Sarah Palin's Farewell Party
			 
			10. “More tiny hot dog appetizers? You betcha” 
		
		
		
		
		
			9. “Don’t forget to schedule an appointment with Joe the Mover” 8. “Quiet down! We don’t want to wake the Russians” 7. “Todd, I’ve always wanted to know—what is it you do exactly?” 6. “John McCain passed out in the dip” 5. “Where can I check my pelt?” 4. “Bad news—the new governor just quit” 3. “Please accept this gift from all of us at Lenscrafters” 2. “’Dancing With the Stars’ called, they got your resume” 1. “I haven’t seen you since the ‘Fire David Letterman’ rally” 
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			 comfortably numb... 
			
			
			
			
				
			
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		 i love it; she's such a self-caricature... 
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			 Master Thief. Master Criminal. Masturbator. 
			
			
			
			
				
			
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