He said he had been out walking his dog at the time.

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He often said he painted like a man out walking, unaware of his steps unless he stumbled.

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"Tolkien is remembered by Rose as a gentle man who loved nature, and who, when he felt tired while out walking, would just lie down and have a nap, " he said.

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"It was a great feeling, walking down the hallway and out behind the bench for the first time, " he said.

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The three of them walking together were a familiar sight around town and they enjoyed playing snooker and hanging out together, he said.

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