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Wayne Thomson, an electrician in England, says: 'The first time I've ever been in jail is when I come for a vacation in Canada
Wayne Thomson, an electrician in England, says: 'The first time I've ever been in jail is when I come for a vacation in Canada

Wayne Thomson, an electrician in England, says: 'The first time I've ever been in jail is when I come for a vacation in Canada

Date7/10/1991
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