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I aint dead worth a bit, general larry platt told the ajc monday night, debunking widespread internet. Pants on the ground, an american idol audition song by 62yearold general larry platt, was a big hit in atlanta and it continues to make the rounds. Wow, that was so amazing, said cohost sherri shepard, as platt, a 63yearold civil rights activist from atlanta, warbled. With the gold in your mouth, hat turned sideways pants hit the ground.
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