We live in such a sheltered environment in the United States. I've been fortunate enough to have traveled all over the world, and I've seen things you only read about and see on the news.
Payne StewartAbout author
- Author's profession: Athlete
- Nationality: american
- Born: January 30, 1957
- Died: October 25, 1999
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