Photo by Rob Brink
It's time for number 21 in our never-ending series of Blab Interviews conducted by you. This month, we're going to hit up Emerica pro Andrew Reynolds for the second time. Just ask a nice, short question right here in this post and I'll choose a few of the best and give Reynolds a call. Read his Bio and the first Andrew Blab so you don't ask anything that has already been answered there. The interview will close this coming Friday, September 19, 2008.
(278) responses to: You Interview Reynolds, Round 2
Hows it feel to drink with a chimp?
Who had the idea that you guys should start The GOAT. Was it all one guys or was it all of you that just said fuck we need a band.
HEY! All of my friends give me shit for my frontside flips, They all thing i have the sickest frontside flip, but they say i lean down to much and call me a faggot, but i got my friend to film me frontside fliping the hip at my local skateshop Midwest skate park, in rochester MN, and it does look weird, but as soon as i pop it looks sick, is there anything wrong with leaning down to much??
how many hours a day did you skateboard in your early years
what happened to rammy issa? the kid in the baker video! haha
What brand of cigarettes do you smoke?
Cops can be a hasle when skating. Have you ever gotten a citation for crossing a main road?
Im assuming deathwish is complete.so what is going to be your next ambition in the new skateboarding era as far as videos?
your worst injury
Any projects coming up after Stay Gold? Are you worried at all that some of the Emerica skaters are filming for other videos right now along with Stay Gold (Westgate, Suski, Tancowny)?
Do you think that the internet is ruining skateboarding?
Have you ever been to The Berrics. If so did you like it.
what were some memorable moments for you, on this last wild ride?, and who did you look up to when you were still a kid in florida?
Why is altamont apparel starting to make their clothes with less quality than they were the first few seasons? Like not being hand numbered, printed tag instead of being sown on?
how come your reynolds light's were so stiff!?
andrew, i want to create some designs for you man.. can i?
fuck idk. first off i didnt get to meet u this summer (its cool tho i got to meet the rest of the baker/deathwish krew) the reynolds threes are good skate shoes, they wear out fast tho. why?...will u ever make a better shoe that has a vulc sole and looks like the reyn threes but will last longer?
when is peter hackett getting fully on emerica?
how much of an impact is stella on your skate life now? like are you more cautious jumping down 30 stair handrails
hey Andrew I live in Florida and I was skating at the Lakeland public skatepark and I was wondering if you have ever skated there?
i heard you're on nixon now. signature watch soon maybe?
Hey Andrew I live in Florida and I was at the lakeland public skatepark once and I was wondering if you ever skate over there.
what inspires you too keep skating
What keeps you motivated in skateboarding?
who did you grow up skating with ? any memmorys of when you first started?
do you plan on starting anymore sick companies in the future?
was school a bitch for you?
How did you choose the frontside flip as your "signature" trick, and hasve you always been good at front flips?
can you ollie ?
do you sometimes miss the days when you were partying all the time with the piss drunx
what do you think would happen in the skateboard industry if Sheckler won Thrasher Skater of the Year ? Besides a message board meltdown ?
Why don't you skate as hard as you used to? Please don't say because your too old.
is it really true that you have never ever broken a bone? i think thats crazy if its true
when will we see 3:33 footwear? or is that just a rumor?
do you like hendrix band of gypsys? or just early hendrix stuff?
fender or gibson?
i always hear rumors about you [ex. you frontside flipped el toro, and you're retiring (if true you've retired like 12 times now...)] How does it effect you or make you feel about your fans and haters.
whats the first trick you do everyday?
and how was your day today?
Will you ever release the Reynolds or [Reynolds 1's] again?
Are there days were you just cant do anything and you just do not skate?Or Are there ever days when you cant front side flip?
ok first reynolds your the best.....i just want to know what it takes to be in emerica and baker ....i mean you the best once again and with you make some reynolds 3 but like mid top that would be awesome and did you ever skate with shane cross
what happened to rammy issa? Is he still on baker or did he get kicked off?
did you ever finish school or were you to busy kicking ass on a skateboard
how old was herman you met him? & was he sick at skatin wen u met him, or you helped him with his steez & madd sickness at skatin?
will you consider making more 8's (in baker decks)
all your graphics are the shit, they're either just too big (8.19) or a lil bit too small (7.75/7.88)
Hi, some time form the beginning of your live as skater you thought of resigning or leaving it? and
at some time you think to come on to colombia?
when the boss decides to put some kiddys on flow..how do you go about doing that? what do you look for?...like do they have to rip and have a good personality? or do you usually just help out your friends
hey Andrew are you going to be in skate 2
is the next baker video gonna have the deathwish team in it like the promo? or are you gonna have seperate videos for each team?
i dont have a question
Who is a skater (am/pro/legend) or video part of that skater that you can watch skate over and over again and still continue to be inspired and never get bored of it?
Favorite moment in skate history you experienced in person?
drew why doesnt baker come out with a bigger selection of wider shaped boards like size 8.18 for example?
Hows does family change the whole prespective of the "skateboard life"? Does it make you more mature?
Do you skate any other shoes other than your own , and which ones
Whats your opinion on the deaths of Van and Cross?
Have you ever been to Minnesota???
when i watch your videos, you seem like a tall person, how tall are you? and do you think youre height gives you an advantage in skating?
what is your favorite restaurant?
in kids in emerica when tosh was talking about wining a game of skate with some kid, you were gonna say, "some kid comes up to spanky and goes" but he interupted you, What were you gonna say?
have you thought about coming to some part of mexico to skate/vacation?
if you have what part would it be?
just wondering if you're usually shy during demos, during the wild ride in sayreville i had a chance to hang out with some pros. although, i saw you sitting in a van. does stuff like that stress you out a lot? by the way, reynolds lights are AMAZING.
were you stoked when the orangatang smashed a bottle over your head?
trick you can't do?
tricks you can't do off big stairs?
for the shoe the nailer (which i just ordered and are on my way.) how/why did you decide that thats the kind of shoe you wanted to put out after the lights?
like when you came out with your first shoe you must of been stoked over it
now that you have come out with like 6 different shoes do you still get that same feeling of like excitement as you did with the first?
reynolds dude first i want to say your one of my favorite skaters, and second i have a baker, your pro board and i have ventures should i get indys are they better? My friends say there heavy but i say if reynolds rides them why shoulndt i ride them and ya lets skate wilshire together just kidding, but if u have a chance lets skate i live like 20 minites away from wilshire and fairfax.
peace
does your family all wear altamont and baker stuff like you get your kid emerica shoes and stuff lol?
i love baker and emerica and i wanted to know what emericas would you suggest i get, because i need new shoes and i need shoes that will really support my feet because i skate probably 10 hours a day.
reynolds this is a serious question how come emerica and altamont shit is so expensive i just bought your alameda pants and they were 80 dollars, i mean seriously man ive been hustlin to get new emerica shit and altamont shit. would ever consider lowering the prices?
ps. i love ksl dos have you ever skated in them, if you have what did you think? I love them there my favorite shoes.
is matt allan on emerica still if not why?
What happened to Knox Godoy? Also, have you ever seen American Psycho?
What ever happened to Knox Godoy? Did he get hella annoying or what was it?
Are You ever going to hit El Toro?
one more thing. Did Lizard get a new phone? cuz i still got it but im thinking of switching to his.
by the way don't trip i haven't said a word to anyone
Also When the Hell is Stay Gold dropping?
Hey Andrew I saw you in the scholarship in punk video by the band Guttermouth, I've been dying to ask you, how did you get involved with that?
who besides tony hawk you got your career goin? and also what is your opinion on all these wack companys trying to get into skating just for money?
who are some of your curent favorite pros and ams
Do you have a pre-skating stretch ritual? If so, explain. If not, what the hell do you eat for breakfast? Seriously. Tell us. I'm only early twenties and my knees already ache sometimes. P.S. the tre flip noseslide in my Maloof finals section one should definitely won best trick!
ever focus a deck?
sued or leather shoes? vulc or cup? and rubber or sued toecap?
how many tries did it take you to backside flip wallenburg?
being from the south, do you like sweet tea?
whos in the flow team
what is the biggest achievement in your life?
what do you think of jerry hsu
do you own deathwish?
foo i love ur part in birdhouse
What happened to Knox Godoy?
what do you think of sheckler, and whos your vote for skater of the year?
Are all the shoes in 3:33 footwear $200? I'd really like a pair, but I can't come up on that kind of money!
How old were you when you finally got all your pop? And i just want to say that your always gonna be my favorite pro. Keep skating.
if you could rule the world with an iron fist, controlling every aspect of every town for the rest of your life, what would you do?
or how about...
if starbuck's offered you a sponsorship deal that entitled you to free drinks, but you had to do a cheezy ad, would you take them up on it?
(example of ad: frontside flip an eight with twelve year old kids staring in awe, then grab a starbuck's frappacino or whatever and "cooly" sip it, followed by a satisfying gasp)
Reynolds I ditched school and waited in line for 6 hrs. at the grand opening chino hills active for the Deathwish signing, problem is you were the special guest, and no "Boss" why? how about a Altamont signing so i can wait in line for 6 hrs. again so i can meet the team?
there is really nice 16 here in indiana that has only been skated a few times...would you ever be interested in skating it?
why dont you come to skate to mexico?(guadalajara)lol.
What are you're plans after stay gold comes out?
How old were you when you finally got all of your pop? I just want to say that your always gonna be my favorite pro. Keep skating.
Where can i get a goat cd?
how often do you actually have to pay for starbucks/how much money do you think you shell out weekly at the s-bucks?
will you or do you think anyone will ever try the 25 stair set in lyon france that ali boulala attmepted. i think that be pretty gnarly?
whats the story behind the sea horse tattoo on your hand?
Hows it feel to be the owner of Baker Skateboards and the head designer for Altamont?
have you ever fractured your ankle? if so how do you get it back to 100%
whens dj fort goin am fool. the kid rips!
when you were younger and you were getting better and better at skating did your parents or any body encourage and/or support you with your skating or were you on your own more or less?
Whats Happening with stay gold? i thought it was coming out like spring 2008.
did your frontside flip out of your mothers womb?
when you retire (if you do) will you stop skating altogether or take it easy and skate transition?
I've skated a few of the 8.19x32.25 Baker shape, which seems to be the largest Baker size thats sold, but from seeing the boards you skate in person I can tell you've got a much larger board - 8 1/4 to 8 1/2. What's up with getting that shape available to the big kids out there that are looking for a bigger shape and wanna support Baker...the 8.19 x32.25 egg comes in too small for some of us. I'd like to be able to get a shape like the beast I've seen you and Ellington skating.
i ride an 8.19. Can u make more designs of baker boards in that size. Except the black and white baker board with the B in the middle and the A.L.T prettyx much all boards are in small sizes
how do u always land the frontside flip, almost every time im on the internet u land it, are u ever afraid ur goin to mess up?
would you ever consider going back to school? and do you ever regret not finishing it?
When do you think come back to Paris for own a spot? Or juste visit us!
What drives you to skate when your body wont allow it?
Whats the new baker or deathwish vid gunna be called?
why havent you switch 360 flip the carlsbad yet??
Favorite food dish? homemade or fast food? I personally like In n Out Burger, and any favorite thing to drink besides starbucks?....
How do you feel about the infamous hb park getting torn out? I'm bummed over it.
whats your biggest fear?
how did you meet beagle? and when did you decide you wanted him filming for baker?
hey drew, mr. reynolds, sir, who or what influences you in the whole clothing-style thing? how would you call your style? and do you feel like a trend-setter for the mainstream-beast?
What made you go from long time long hair look to the now short hair look?
If you watch reality tv or any shows, whats your favorite one(s)?
why is tosh townend not on emerica...he's free now......and jake duncombe needs a deathwish or to be on baker...any word on that?
what happened to Knox Godoy
Do you think you are going to come to Michigan to do a demo with the baker/deathwish team.................................................................................................................................................................please come, it will be greatly appreciated
Out of all your pro model shoes....which do you prefer to wear for skating....all of them seem to be good. u were robbed at maloof and herman!
how's family life? Does Stella show any interest in skating? Have you brought her to any spots with you?
do you feel like you could put something new down wallenburg or el toro
how do you compare yourself wit cardiel
What happened to the hair dude? That shit was siiiiick! Grow it back!?
What's up Drew?
since you were skating..did you ever stop?
if you did..for how long?
everyone asks like 10,000 questions, so i'm gonna ask one.
why'd you name your daughter Stella?
Do you feel each skateboarder has his own style as far as clothing and skateing?I feel that what you wear is also part of the type of skater you are,Ya know how there the hippies,punks,heshs,ect.
what inspired you to start 3:33 footwear, will they ever make skate shoes, and if you could choose any person ever to sit a drink a cup of coffee with who would it be?
Wich of the guys in the baker team had babysit stella while you were skating?
what's up with j.strickland? are you still friends?
i love the old baker and bootleg videos that he made! do the baker 4 life like the baker 2g with the partynbullshit and the slowmo!
why you don't start a europeteam with baker?
and why you don't come make a tour to europe? don't forget switzerland!
are you mad at chris cole that he took soty from you for the tre flip and do you think you should have won?
Reynolds,
What is a good story from the latest Deathwish U.S. tour? What did you think of Albuquerque?
Top 5 favorite movies?
Where you good in school ?
what was your attitude towards it ?
Did you ever think that drugs and alcohol where affecting you in skating ?
i was put down for orientation in mexico city about drug use and alcohol...
i didnt like it too much
after getting out of that Alcoholicos Anonimos rehab center i got out of all those things by myself
Did you ever need big help to get out of it ?
What does it cost to send the Baker team to other countrys??
can you make dem altamont pants at least 10 bucks cheaper? haha
Does it cost alot to make Emericas. Whats the price of the materals labor and stuff cost?
Yo Andrew. What was your worst in injury you ever had?
How often do you work with the G.O.A.T.
can you smell your own dix?
do you like weed??
how do u do those flip tricks down 16 stairs and are ar slim your best sneakers because you skate them all the time
how was this years wild ride and wild in the streets for you and emerica? and what did you think of the "think zen" shirt you received in new york?!
Can Altamont give Garrett and Slash some signature gear?
how was the maloof money cup?!
loved the ad with you and your daughter will we see more ads such as this?
do you feel at times like a father figure to some of the guys? i mean afterall, emerica, baker, brigada, altamont, and the goat are a family.
for ads have you gotten ellington's wife to do the photo shoot or just sometimes?
what would you do if later on in life your daugther winds up dating ellington's son?!
what would you do if later on in life your daugther winds up dating ellington's son?!
how was your birthday and the backyard party? and the lovely cake they bought you?
Do you enjoy skating NYC when every you can?
And what do you think of it ?
Do you regret something that you have done in you life? like what?
Do you have more complication when you are going to skate, like you feel that your body isn't the same like back then? or you just feel that you are getting better and better and your body just can handle it?
why is altamont stuff so expensive? i love altamont, but i h8 that everything in skating is so expensive now ($70 cords?!)
and why do u think that they're r so few skaters doing frontside flips? i c barely any skaters doing those steezy flips anymor besides u and a couple ams.
thanx dude
@LT@M0NT 1$ T1GHTN€$$
Do you think if it weren't for skating would you end up in a jail or some type of prisonment? also what inspired you to create Altamont?
What do you do about your ankles? I'm always rolling mine.
Victoria is somewhere in the top 5 for best skateparks in Canada...Can you and the Emerica team do a Canada tour and come to Victoria,British Columbia??
has a crazy fan ever violate you too extreme conditions at a demo
fresh prince or family matters?
Have you ever trimmed your toenails with someone else's clippers and your toe got infected like all swollen with a blister and puss and all that junk coming out of it?
As a young lad what was some of yer favorite cartoons? And whats some of Stella's favorite toons?
Growing up in Florida what was some of yer favorite spots to skate? 'n' Will u or the crew be lurking in Florida anytime soon?
Whats with the Altamont pants they fit really weird and theres no like super tight skelter style fit
What are some of yer favorite guitar players?
I remember having some birdhouse board of yers with some executioner dude that was holding up Rick Kosicks head haha, was there some story behind that or was it jus for kicks?
how do you decide if someones good enough for the pro legue?,
What kind of stretches and stuff do you do to keep skateing as long as you have?
How much wood would a wood-chuck chuck, if a wood-chuck could chuck wood?
Oh, and make bigger Baker boards.
If you had a chance, what question would you ask your favorite skater?
since you're getting off of blitz dist in a little bit, have any of the heads asked you to reconsider ? has tony hawk ever asked/said anything to you in reguards to all of tis baker boy dist situation ?
how come they stopped making THE BOSS shoes?
there the best shoes i've skated,
i own like three pair,
what gives?
How did you come up with the name goat to be the name of your band?
how are your knees from all the impact landings?
Hands down, you're my favorite skater of all-time. I've met you twice and i don't expect you to remember me. One of the times was at the Brooklyn Banks for Go Skate Day '08. I was just wondering, do you ever get tired of all the kids running up to you asking for a photo or signature? What's the wierdest thing someone has asked you or told you?
I was thinking to myself the other day that maybe you didn't have it in you anymore to jump down the big shit, then I watched Thrasher's Bust or Bail; enough said. So are we going to see something huge done in your upcoming Emerica part?
how and when did you come to emerica?
how do you feel and what do you think when you land big stuffs kinda like fs/bs flips down long big four?
what do you think before to do a trick?
I wanna know how in the hell you can be so calm when your doing some big shit like kickflipping that 18 stair in the this is skateboarding video0 i mean that shit has to kill your feet?????
now its highly unlikely you read all these cause this is way to many people but ive met you once in your lincoln demo and i wanna know what you thought about precision skateboards the shit skate shop
What would you like to do before you end your saga in skateboarding?
Hats or beannies?
What are your top 5 artist on your iPod?
Why were you called "Turtle Boy" back in the day?
When did you first come out to California and met Tony Hawk?
Who do you think will be the next star on Emerica/BAKER team in the near future?
What are your goals now that you've hit the 30 age mark, any new upcoming companies or another signaturte model?
HAve you ever been to South Dakota?? Do you think you will ever go if you havent been there?
Did you delay Stay Gold because Fully Flared was so good and was going to come out around the same time, or are you giving the am's more time to film since some just got added to the team?
Yo I'm a freshman and I was wondering if u were like super cool or poplular in highchool? Did u get lots of babes or what?
It may be a little early to ask, but i've been wondering, what can we expect from StayGold, HUGE gaps, crazy enders. i'm dying Spock, give me some feedback.
Hey Mr. Reynolds all i want to know is if beagle pro for baker? thanks
i know youve been to va beach for the wild ride two times but i missed it. is there any consideration of a baker demo or signing down in virginia soon? we dont get that much action down here.
do you know who ryan striat is? he gets flowed from supra and krew hes from tx
whos got the best 3 flip?
when you first started skating did you ever think youd go anywhere with it?
I remember reading your Skateboarder Mag interview awhile back, you talked about Tim Burtons film, Edward Scissor hand was filmed in your town, at the local market. Remember the scene were edward was getting raped in the salon? But anyways lol, in that interview you say every hometown has its big gap(or something close to that) and you talk about how every time you go home for visits you always want to ollie it. Has it or will it happen soon? You also said some guy ollied it on 16hits of acid but claimed it to be a rumor.
wats the whole story with the piss drunx and drugs and shit?
how did you meet companies like emerica and altamont?
How come your never entered in the Game of Skate contest?
Where did you come up with the name Baker?
isn't ryan sheckler a little bitch regardless of any trick he has ever done in his life?
what happened to bootleg? you guys should bring that back. and what the hell happened to scott kane?
what kind of cigarettes do you smoke?
what was up with the last stop of the deathwish tour in vegas? i seen/heard some shit about dixon. is it true?
what trick can you not do no matter how hard you try?
and whats the hardest flatground trick you can do?
what happened to knox godoy and rammy izza?
What is your favorite drink to order at starbucks?
What inspired you to start skating.
do u own altamont?
hi i get the cops called on me alot when i skate. what do u do when people call the cops on you or threaten to call the cops?
hi i get the cops called on me alot when i skate. what do u do when people call the cops on you or threaten to call the cops?
how would you feel if i frontside fliped over you, while you were frontside fliping down some steps?
What trick are you most proud of in your entire skate career?
whats the best and worst part of being a Pro?
what's a day in the life like for Andrew Reynolds?
who's your favorite person to skate with?
why did you leave birdhouse and create baker?
i dont know if i already said something, but
why doesnt altamont make accesssories like wallets and bags? becuz if u guys made wallets i would not hesitate 2 get one.
do you like doing easy tricks on big stairs or hard ones on little(less than 10)stairs ?
hell yea...
what cigarettes u smoke?
how does it feel backside flipping Wallenberg ?
how did you fell when you landed it
have you ever landed a trick and then looked back
and think (man that was some serious shit i just did) or something like that?
Is it true that you used to be Goofy footed?
If so, why did you switch your stance to Regular?
which emerica shoe do you think skates best?
Are there times or have there been times when you loose your motivation or desire to skate?
Are there times or have their been times when you loose your motivation? if so how did you get it back?
did anything inspire you to make the stuff altamont sells, or did your designs come straight from you and your homies?
How many carats is your pinky rings and what COLOR and CLARITY???
I'm aware your building a park in the backyard of your house. Are you still going to build a replica of Hunington park like you claimed along time ago? or will it even have some influences? cause you should that park is legandary!
How long does it take you to get a trick that you want?
How long does it take you to get a trick that you want?
have you ever been find for skateboarding?
ive been skateboardin 7 months and been fined twice already.
fucking police in my area have nothing better to do. haha.
is it hard for you to not get high when you hang around shake junt??
Is stella (your daughter) gunna be the next elissa steamer???? or what
Yo Boss, will you need an Accountant for Altamont in 5 years. Im at Drexel University in Philly studying the subject and I love the clothing, its comfortable and the splatter hoodie almost got me laid.
how is like balancing a professional skateboarding career and being a dad?
Ok you know how you skate on wood right? Well I was wondering how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? I've always wanted to know, figured your the man with the anwsers.
Shanks so smuch !
will you skate a demo in a 3rd world country like philippines?
what is your most memorable trick that you ever made?
when you skate do you like music? or the sound of your board?
i heard u say in an interview that you wont have a better part than ur baker 3 part and that you are just beign realistic , do u really think this is a fact or do you think you are just selling your self short , because i have heard you say this is my last part many times before?
How does it feel to be looked up to by so many kids starting out and kids, like myself, who have been skating a good portion of their life?
what's your favorite guitar?
What are your ambitions as a guitarist?
Besides smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee, what other things do you do to stay sober? You're my favorite skater by the way.
alright. vulcanized or cupsole? i've noticed you switch back and forth on occasion.
Where do you see yourself thirty years from now?
What would you say is help full to a young buck starting to desighn his own cloths.
hey dude. i was just wondering whats the most difficult trick you do? i know your a sick skater but im sure you have a trick thats probably a little hard to handle. Later dude
Yo Andrew!
First off all I have to say that i really like to watch you skate.So please don`t stop making skate part`s becouse even if you do just kickflips on flat ,we gonna love it!
I really love everything about skateboarding
but my parents don`t and that`s way they just won`t let me skate.I don`t know what to do anymore!So please help me.
What should I do,so they would finally let me SKATE!
Cya.
what happened to the SKF bearing company ?
is it still going ?
is 3:33 footwear your shoe company ?
if it is what was the main idea for these shoes ?
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does it stress you out to answer all these questions?
did music influenced you in skateboarding any how ? like dressing and getting hyped to skate with it ?
When filming... do you pick a trick for a spot, or goto a spot and try a trick?
When filming... do you pick a trick for a spot, or goto a spot and try a trick?
Ok, me and my friends fight about this one all the time. In the first line in your part in "this is skateboarding" did you scrape on that manual or not?
what happened to the emerica mansion ?
is it still yours ?
or was the whole thing just rented for the video ?
what has been the longest time an injurie takes you out of skating ?
was there a point in your life where you just thouhght that skating wasnt for you?
or just had parents pissed beacause they wanted you to study ?
school came easy on you with skating ?
yo drew
I was just wondering how come I always see you wearing altamont stuff that never gets released?
And there are a bunch of sick colorways for your shoes that you are always wearing but never get released?
Also when are some new Brigadas being released?
If you could answer I would appreciate it.
Thanks man
When r u going 2 come Skate at the Paramount Skate park?
why do you skate?
Is the Turtle Boy sect from Toy Machine supposed to be a depiction of you?
how do you feel about leo romero and the whole thing were he left baker for toy machine?did it get you mad?
When's the next Baker or Deathwish vid coming out if there is going to be another one?? I would be stoked on a new part from Lizard King, he kills it.
Will you ever bring out baker 2g on dvd? that shit was dope
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