"I wish I had appreciated my youth - I should have worn tighter clothing when I could have!" — Natalie Merchant

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I wish I had appreciated my youth - I should have worn tighter clothing when I could have!

- Natalie Merchant

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I wish I had appreciated my youth - I should have worn tighter clothing when I could have!