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Suffering is a good teacher. It keeps you in its grip until you've learned your lesson.

Bernie Mac

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Bernie Mac
Age: 50 †
Born: 1957
Born: October 5
Died: 2008
Died: August 9
Film Actor
Screenwriter
Stand-Up Comedian
Street Artist
Television Actor
Television Producer
Chicago
Illinois
Grip
Lesson
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Lessons
Teacher
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Suffering
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