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When I was on the air a lot my throat and vocal chords got tired. If you don't vary your tones you can't get pretty tired of your own voice.

Alan Ladd

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Alan Ladd
Age: 50 †
Born: 1913
Born: September 3
Died: 1964
Died: January 29
Actor
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Television Producer
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Alan Walbridge Ladd
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