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Varley's social media feed included photos of himself, his immaculate home, successful career, and his miniature pincher dog Maximus, who the couple apparently doted on.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

He doted on the music of Rachmaninoff when Rachmaninoff was unfashionable and on Steve Reich when Reich was found unfathomable.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2026

Of course, ABC would make one of its core players the gauzy focus of a post-Oscars special, doted on by many of the 22 women who came before Paul.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2026

Known to the children as “aunty” or “grandma,” Johnson would treat them to dips in the pool at the Raffles and doted on them at the center.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2025

Though Leah and Maggie remained estranged, both saw their youngest sister often, and doted on their one.year-old nephew.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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