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Every life has a love story, even though the beloved may be imaginary, or a cat.

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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May
Even
Every
Imaginary
Love
Beloved
Life
Cat
Though
Story
Stories

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