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Billy Sanderlee

A boy who works with Sandy at the barbershop.

minor

Also known as Bill

First appearance: xvii barbershop

Billy Sanderlee shows up with force in Princess of the Blues. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Harriett's piano player, drinks gin backstage, discusses numbers betting with Sandy, and is described as having avoided the draft due to liquor.
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SASandyHAHarriettAHAunt Hager Wil…JIJimboyMBMa BaileyBSBilly Sanderlee

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  • Other

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  • Extended community and acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Core family and close community

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See Billy Sanderlee in xvii barbershop