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a writer hiding in the old closets but no skeletons. “Shirley MacLaine's and Warren Beatty’s grandmother was an Updike," Gara reported, adding that for the past couple of years, she's been trying to get in touch with author John Updike. According to Gara, his photo shows an unmistakable resemblance to her husband. “Dr. Tom has a picture, too. He said John Updike and his father could pass for brothers anyday."

So far, her study has turned up no unpleasant surprises—no murderers, robbers, horse rustlers, pirates or other dubious characters. "A friend asked me what I’d do if I found something I didn’t want to know. I said I wouldn’t copy it—I’d just leave it right there." Clara concluded with a conspirator’s wink.

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