Editorial from a Dolphin

Editorial from a Dolphin

Comedy Writer and Animal Internet Entrepreneur Billiam Coronel brings our attention to this supportive editorial from Mylo, a dolphin. Recently posted at animalinternet.com. I Only Jump Thru Hoops ‘Cause A Writer Said To by MyloSPECIES: Water21 Feb 2008 Congratulations to the WGA. As a member of the Guild of Aquatic Performers Local
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