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In the game of love, the losers are more celebrated than the winners.

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Love
Celebrated
Losers
Winners
Loser
Winner
Game
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Games

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