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The King Coach speech @ Drag Kingdom Nov 2024
Chris Lani-McAllister Â
Okay, have we had a good night? I think it's time that we heard from the King Coach my wife, Danica Lani!
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Danica Lani Â
Oh, sorry, I was distracted then. Hello, friends. My name is Danica Lani, I'm the King Coach.
I'm a...
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