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“The women went berserk, to the accompaniment of 'When a Man Loves a Woman.' It was all bass and drums; the musical equivalent, Anna decided, of cheap aftershave.”

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Sue Margolis
Sue Margolis

Sue Margolis, born on January 5, 1955, is a renowned biographer known for her in-depth exploration of the inner world and life stories of her subjects, offering readers engaging biographies of various individuals. more

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