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Women We Love
The Old Lady Down the Hall
Her name was Rocky. She was my neighbor. I hated her guts. She was my best friend.
October
1
2000
David Sedaris
Matt Mahurin
The Old Lady Down the Hall
David Sedaris
October
1
2000
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Women We Love
The Old Lady Down the Hall
Her name was Rocky. She was my neighbor. I hated her guts. She was my best friend.
October
1
2000
David Sedaris
Matt Mahurin
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