Smarter Than The Rest

I wish I hadn't done that. I wish I hadn't convinced my teachers and parents that I was smarter than all the rest. I wish I had spent more time actually learning and studying and working hard than trying to show off to people.

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Mike's latest entry on Quiche Moraine
relates to the numerous discussions on IQ and related issues.

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