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Producing Models and Car Models or Producing America’s Next Top Tromodel

When I married my amazing and adorable wife Pat, she came with a 1969 Ford Mustang convertible. Of course, that's not why I married her, mind you, but I won't deny that it sure did sweeten the deal. When your two great loves in life are musical theatre performed by young hairless boys and a Southern belle with a kickin' car, a decision must be made, and I made it. Ten years after we tied the knot, however, I was inspired by a Sally Struthers commercial late one night, and donated the kickin' car for a giant tax deduction to an orphanage to help the poor orphans. Pat did not agree with my benevolent decision to donate her car to get a giant tax deduction ...

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