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People said I'd never make 35, then I'd never make 40, 45 now I'm almost 50, so Im beginning to think maybe they might be wrong.
Chet Baker
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Chet Baker
Age: 58 †
Born: 1929
Born: December 23
Died: 1988
Died: May 13
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