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Listen up,” I said urgently. “It’s time to round up your gear. I’m gonna check in with Patrick, and then we’re getting the flock out of here.” Ha-ha.

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James Patterson
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: March 22
Actor
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Film Producer
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Newburgh
New York
James Brendan Patterson
James B. Patterson
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