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Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

Mario Puzo

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Mario Puzo
Age: 78 †
Born: 1920
Born: October 15
Died: 1999
Died: July 2
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Diplomat
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New York City
New York
Mario Cleri
Mario Gianluigi Puzo
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