Alexandra Maria Lara Quotes

The worst thing was having to go to school on days "Mensch, Pia!" would be on TV in the evening. My classmates made fun of me.

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• The worst thing was having to go to school on days "Mensch, Pia!" would be on TV in the evening. My classmates made fun of me.

  

  Alexandra Maria Lara
  • School
  • Fun
  • TV