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I feared Sarah was one of those women who instead of laughing said, That's funny, or instead of smiling said, That's interesting, or instead of saying, You are a stupid blithering idiot, said, Well I think it's a little more complicated than that.

Lorrie Moore

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Lorrie Moore
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: January 13
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Glens Falls
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