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Pat Romano balances a plate of chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream as he sits in a cushioned chair, flanked by loved ones and smiling widely for a short photo session at his birthday party. He’s ready for his close-up — well, as ready as he’ll ever be. “I don’t have much hair,” he […]
