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Danielle Corcione, 17, and Frank Denan, 88, Talk About Life, O.C. and the Muffin Man

A new weekly segment in which a high school senior and a senior citizen tackle the same set of questions.

How old are you?  

Danielle: 17 years old  

Frank: 88 years old

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What street do you live on?

Danielle: Simpson Avenue 

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Frank: Bay Avenue

Where in town might one run into you?

Danielle: The library

Frank: Wards Pastry

Biography in 20 words or fewer:

Danielle: I would describe myself as creative and spontaneous. Other than that, I will be attending Ramapo College this fall.

Frank: I was born in 1922 and went to OCHS. In 1945, I got married and had six children over the years. 

What is your favorite spot in O.C and why?

Danielle: Positively 4th Street cafe

Frank: I don't have one.

Do you have an insider tip about O.C?

Danielle: Blitz's Market on 34th Street has $1 cheesburgers.

Frank: Ocean City is a very nice town.

What was your favorite childhood TV show?

Danielle: Bananas in Pajamas

Frank: My favorite show now is The Young and the Restless. I've been watching since the first episode about 40 years ago.

How many hats do you own?

Danielle: None. I don't recall having any.

Frank:  None, I don't like hats. That's why I still have hair.

What did you eat for lunch today?

Danielle: Salad

Frank: Salad with tomato and cucumber

What is your favorite activity?

Danielle: Listening to and playing music

Frank: Going to the casino with my friend Harry

If I were to tell you the CIA sent me to ask these questions, how would you react?

Danielle: I must be important.

Frank: I would be surprised.

Do you know the muffin man?

Danielle: Yep, I'm taking him to prom. He doesn't know it yet.

Frank: No.

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