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Anjali Prasertong's avatar

I love this. I still have the dictionary I won as champion of my sixth grade school spelling bee! I lost the district bee though, and it still STINGS. (Haha, sorry.)

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Kira Cook's avatar

DO NOT apologize that was A PERFECT comment wheeeee I am so sorry for your loss. Do you remember what word you went out on???

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Anjali Prasertong's avatar

Of course, it is burned in my memory FOREVER. It was "vehicle." I kept staring and staring and couldn't remember if it was -cle or -cal, and sadly made the wrong choice.

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Kira Cook's avatar

absolutely brutal. I also went out on an "a" vs "e" situation. #neverforget

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Melissa Gould McNeely's avatar

B-R-A-V-O

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Celia Mattison's avatar

I loved this!!

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Kira Cook's avatar

Thanks Celia!! <3

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Stefanie Drootin's avatar

I love this Kira! You are my idol

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Kira Cook's avatar

aw STEF!! WHAT! <3

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Mariko's avatar

Loved this SO much! Your curiosity and bold ambition are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing. Hope to see you in or out of a casting room soon ; ) xx

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Kira Cook's avatar

can't wait to lose (girl) CONTROL with you at the premiere so soooon!

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Danielle's avatar

Hahaha I was hoping you’d write about this! I can’t wait for next year, you’re a champ!

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Kira Cook's avatar

wanna compete with me next year?? ; )

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Danielle's avatar

i got out on "treasure" in 5th grade and i've never recovered. i will cheer you on!

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Kira Cook's avatar

Wow. Totally understand - treasure trauma!!

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