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Drunks conjure an endless drama from their bottles.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
Endless
Drama
Drunks
Conjure
Alcoholism
Bottles

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