The father of smiley


	The father of smiley

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7-10-2009 3:11 AM

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graphics, design, smiley, harvey ross ball

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7-10-2009 10:40 AM

tanyamm

It's such a cute internationally known face too!

7-10-2009 10:45 AM

Jorjor

I hate smiley faces.

7-11-2009 12:16 PM

murieleileen

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