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Also Known As	Gary Edward Keillor
Born	August 7, 1942 (age 82) • Minnesota
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (1987)
Notable Works	“Leaving Home” • “Liberty” • “Pilgrims” • “Pontoon”

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