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I've lost a million and a half on the horses and dice in the last two years. And the funny part is, I still like 'em, and if someone handed me another million I'd put it right in the nose of some horse that looked good to me.
Al Capone
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Al Capone
Age: 48 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 17
Died: 1947
Died: January 25
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