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Singh was a night owl for most of her life, often staying up until the early morning hours and waking at noon.

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The Original Pantry opened in 1924 and built its Los Angeles legacy on its 24-hour service, becoming a familiar haunt for night owls.

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"You need to figure out who are the night owls and who are the morning larks. It is no good putting people in at the opposite end of the scale."

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Mom was the consummate night owl, accomplishing her best work well after midnight.

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The new album’s title may hint at sunshine and waking hours, but make no mistake, Yoakam is a night owl, a man for whom work begins around dusk and often stretches into dawn.

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