How can I clear a textarea on focus?

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Im using a simple form with a textarea, when the users clicks onto the textarea I want the contents of the textarea to be cleared.

Is this possible?

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<textarea type="text" onblur="if ($(this).attr('value') == '') {$(this).val('The Default Text');}"  onfocus="if ($(this).attr('value') == 'The Default Text') {$(this).val('');}">The Default Text</textarea>
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