The parrot's so funny. He imitates me and I don't even realize he's doing it. I'm walking around the house talking to myself and whistling and the next day he's said something I've said... it's scary you know?
Mick RalphsAbout author
- Author's profession: Musician
- Nationality: english
- Born: March 31, 1944
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