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I’ve made my life’s work spotting assholes. And you know, I think it’s harder now than ever before because there’s so many socially acceptable ways to exhibit a pathological lack of empathy.

Merrill Markoe

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Merrill Markoe
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: August 13
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New York City
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