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My Father

Commentator Donna D'Amico Mayer (duh-MEE-koh MAY-ur) tells the story of her father, whom she describes as a cross between Lenny Bruce and Archie Bunker-- a man who was anything but politically correct. He was orphaned as a young child, but somehow managed to be an incredible father.

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