Matthew Tobin Anderson Quotes

Certain elements of teen life that, 10 years ago, were very important to me still, are becoming less so as I get older. I mean, I've kinda gotten over, I guess I'm saying, the fact that I had trouble getting a date for the prom.

Matthew Tobin Anderson

• Life
• Important
• Teen
• Prom

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  • Teen