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We often laughed at others in our house, and I picked up the craft of being polite while people were present and laughing later if there was anything to laugh about.

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Muriel Spark
Age: 88 †
Born: 1918
Born: February 1
Died: 2006
Died: April 13
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Muriel Sarah Camberg
Dame Muriel Sarah Spark
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