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When I graduated [from Yale], I went back to Larry [Kramer]. But when I go to Yale reunions, there are still people who call me David.

Kevin Sessums

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Kevin Sessums
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: January 1
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Kevin Howard Scott Sessums
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