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In middle age, going naked contributes little to public enjoyment.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Middle
Public
Gone
Age
Littles
Little
Contributes
Going
Enjoyment
Naked

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