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I decided years ago not to read stories about myself anymore. Each one is a potential minefield: Whatever it says, you're bound to take it the wrong way. Why do it if you know it's going to make you miserable?

Bette Midler

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Bette Midler
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: December 1
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