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If you're able to be yourself, then you have no competition. All you have to do is get closer and closer to that essence.

Barbara Cook

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Barbara Cook
Age: 89 †
Born: 1927
Born: October 25
Died: 2017
Died: August 8
Actor
Film Actor
Singer
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Atlanta
Georgia
Competition
Essence
Awareness
Courage
Inspirational
Able
Empowerment
Closer

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