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After he has had his tantrum, the neurotic expects those around him to feel friendly and relaxed after all, he does.

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Mignon McLaughlin
Age: 70 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 6
Died: 1983
Died: December 20
Journalist
Writer
the United States of America
Feels
Tantrums
Expects
Neurotic
Relaxed
Friendly
Around
Doe
Feel
Tantrum

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