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They largely portrayed Rubin as a retiree who dresses up as characters from “Frozen” to make his grandchildren laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

None of the women she dresses up to be are natural parts of her.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

The performer, the group said, “is a professional who has done other story hours for children. She dresses up in fun, whimsical costumes, sings age-appropriate songs, and reads age-appropriate books.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

He usually dresses up as a football player.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Leo looks like a neighbor man who remembers every kid’s birthday and dresses up like Santa for the Salvation Army.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes



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