Barbara Ann Scott Quotes

The most important thing about skating is that it teaches you to do the things you should do before you do the things you want to do.

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• The most important thing about skating is that it teaches you to do the things you should do before you do the things you want to do.

  

  Barbara Ann Scott
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  • Skating