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It is this penchant for fantasy that inspires Morris to find a female pen-pal for his illiterate brother, who longs in vain for a real live girl Zach dictates his letters to Morris, who polishes up his grammar, then reads the replies to him.
Waiting for Mandela Terry Teachout 2012
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When conversation turns to the haunting soundtrack Mr. Robertson compiled for Mr. Scorsese's 2010 film "Shutter Island," in which modern classical compositions by John Adams, Morton Feldman and György Ligeti flowed seamlessly into performances by Lonnie Johnson, Johnny Ray and Dinah Washington, Mr. Robertson reveals that he's long studied classical music, and that in the 1970s he'd formed a pen-pal friendship with the Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki.
Robbie Robertson Looks Back in Song Jim Fusilli 2011
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Through pen-pal subterfuge, cops tried to get Chandra Levy murder suspect to confess (Post)
DeMorning DeBonis: Oct. 15, 2010 Mike DeBonis 2010
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A pen-pal of mine, Stacy Sussman, who works in a law office in Los Angeles, has a great real-world suggestion for those who care enough to help educate young people.
Diane Dimond: Babies Need Never Be Abandoned Diane Dimond 2011
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Perhaps using any pen-pal chat style programme could help with being brief, relevant and clear?
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But, anyway, to the point — A pen-pal has suggested that since I am now in AGS and will be here for a few more days, that I ask ‘Judy’ for some hints and tips on places to eat.
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A pen-pal of mine, Stacy Sussman, who works in a law office in Los Angeles, has a great real-world suggestion for those who care enough to help educate young people.
Diane Dimond: Babies Need Never Be Abandoned Diane Dimond 2011
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A pen-pal of mine, Stacy Sussman, who works in a law office in Los Angeles, has a great real-world suggestion for those who care enough to help educate young people.
Diane Dimond: Babies Need Never Be Abandoned Diane Dimond 2011
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But, anyway, to the point — A pen-pal has suggested that since I am now in AGS and will be here for a few more days, that I ask ‘Judy’ for some hints and tips on places to eat.
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A pen-pal of mine, Stacy Sussman, who works in a law office in Los Angeles, has a great real-world suggestion for those who care enough to help educate young people.
Diane Dimond: Babies Need Never Be Abandoned Diane Dimond 2011
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