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She didn't even finish her last sentence it just trailed off. I think the subject had changed in her head while her mouth had continued on the old topic, not realizing it was out of supplies.
Steve Martin
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Steve Martin
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 14
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Waco
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