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Chimes? Phyllis asked. Chimes to call a lover? Chimes with the voice of a bird trapped in them? Chimes that play you whatever song you most desire to hear? No thanks, said Nick. We've got MTV.

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Sarah Rees Brennan
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: September 21
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