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It's appositival, if it's there. And it doesn't have to be there. And it's really obvious that it's there when it's there.

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Larry Wall
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: September 27
Computer Scientist
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In general, they do what you want, unless you want consistency.
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I still drive my 1977 Honda Accord. The paint is almost all worn off. It's still running.
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I think I'm likely to be certified before Perl is.
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There's a saying in the software design industry: Good. Fast. Cheap. Pick two.
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