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Without passion, the powers-that-be can run roughshod over you.

Bette Midler

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Bette Midler
Age: 78
Born: 1945
Born: December 1
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Producer
Musician
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Honolulu
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Roughshod
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