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Liam really enjoyed a good movie. He found it restful to watch people's conversations without being expected to join in. But he always felt sort of lonesome if he didn't have someone next to him to nudge in the ribs at the good parts.

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Anne Tyler
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: October 25
Librarian
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
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