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I meet a third man he's an old man he trips in the street he falls and I help him up, walk him to the curb. He shakes my hand says keep the faith, young man. I ask him what he means, he says keep running and don't let them catch you.

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James Frey
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: September 12
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James Christopher Frey
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