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Any entertainer who tells you that the adoration of fans is not a heady experience probably never had the experience.
Charley Pride
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Charley Pride
Age: 82 †
Born: 1938
Born: March 18
Died: 2020
Died: December 12
Baseball Player
Businessperson
Guitarist
Musician
Singer
Songwriter
Sledge
Mississippi
Charley Frank Pride
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I try to keep my feet on the ground. Even though I appreciate the fame and adoration, I remember once I used to pick cotton, and I felt like even then I was somebody. I have the same feet, hands and heart like everyone else. I'm just also blessed with a good voice.
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