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Know the difference between a catastrophe and an inconvenience.

Bruce Lee

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Bruce Lee
Age: 32 †
Born: 1940
Born: November 27
Died: 1973
Died: July 20
Actor
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Film Director
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Martial Artist
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Tung Wah Dispensary
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