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I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.

Allen Klein

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Allen Klein
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: April 26
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New York City
New York
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Contend
Deals
Setback
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Adversity
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Defeat
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Laugh
Laughing
Setbacks

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