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Kris Taylor It's a beautiful play on words. In many ways the reason Marion becomes a surgeon is an effort to connect with his father, Dr. Stone. Hence, as surgeon…moreIt's a beautiful play on words. In many ways the reason Marion becomes a surgeon is an effort to connect with his father, Dr. Stone. Hence, as surgeons, they are "Cutting" for their father, Dr. Stone(less)
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