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Growth provides novel experiences for youth decay the same, alas, for age.

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Youth
Novel
Growth
Age
Alas
Provides
Decay
Aging
Experiences

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