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Life is laughter when seen in a long shot, but it is a tragedy when seen in a close-up.
Charlie Chaplin
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Charlie Chaplin
Age: 88 †
Born: 1889
Born: April 16
Died: 1977
Died: December 25
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Charles Spencer Chaplin
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