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I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

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Andy Rooney
Age: 92 †
Born: 1919
Born: January 14
Died: 2011
Died: November 4
Journalist
Screenwriter
War Correspondent
Writer
Albany
New York
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I've learned... That when you're in love, it shows.
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Writers don't retire. I will always be a writer.
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Looking and not finding is certainly one of the most frustrating ways to spend time.
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One day about 10 years ago the door to my office opened and who walked in but Bill Gates.... Seemed like a nice guy and has done more with his money than most billionaires. But that's as far as I want to go being kind to Bill Gates.
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