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YOU WIN! YOU WIN! YOU WIN!

I'm so sick of losing, for Gawd's sakes, let's talk about winning

E. Jean Carroll
Jul 8, 2022
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For Instance:

I WON THIS SPECTACULAR LONE RANGER OUTFIT WHEN I WAS SEVEN

I don’t remember the dress I wore to my first prom, but I remember opening the huge box and drawing out by its black cuffs, the beautiful embroidered buff-colored shirt, the black neckerchief, the golden bolo, the black trousers with buff piping and an embroidered cowgirl boot on the pockets, the very fine beaver hat with wind strap, the white holsters with leg ties, the long-barreled silver cap guns, the silver spurs, the three silver bullets in the belt, and the black mask.

How did I win it?

America was asked: “Why Do You Love Cheerios?” The winner received a white horse for his entry, “Because I can eat them with a toothpick.” I came in 2nd with “I love cheerios because I can make breakfast by myself,” so…..

What’s the Best Prize You’ve Won?

Of course, the main thing we all want right now is to win back our Constitutional rights, but….

Tell us about the first (or the best) time you walked off with the prize:

  1. What was the occasion?

  2. How stiff was the competition?

  3. What crown, cup, medal, trophy, ribbon, loot, or bragging rights did you win?

  4. Are you a person who feels dazzling and spectacular after you win? Or, are you a person who feels bad for the people you beat?

  5. Have you ever hit a losing streak?

  6. How did you pull yourself out of it?

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Roaringgirl55
Jul 8, 2022Liked by E. Jean Carroll

I recently won a national poetry competition that had over a thousand entries. I was and am DELIRIOUSLY HAPPY.

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roberta
Jul 8, 2022Liked by E. Jean Carroll

Three days ago on the 4th of July I bought 5 raffle tickets for $20 and won a beautiful acoustic guitar!

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