In a boxing match, the fighters absorb some vicious blows because they’re ready for them. And usually, the … - Todd Burpo

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I did no research on The Best Man. That was something that came out from my own head.

Todd Burpo

In a boxing match, the fighters absorb some vicious blows because they’re ready for them. And usually, the knockout punch is the one they didn’t see coming.

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