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The audience was swell. They were so polite they covered their mouths when they yawned.

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Bob Hope
Age: 100 †
Born: 1903
Born: May 29
Died: 2003
Died: July 27
Actor
Boxer
Comedian
Dancer
Film Actor
Radio Personality
Screenwriter
Singer
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Television Actor
Television Presenter
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Leslie Townes Hope
Leslie Hope
Lester Hope
Packy East
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