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When I was young there was no respect for the young, and now that I am old there is no respect for the old

Clint Eastwood

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Clint Eastwood
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: May 31
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Most people who'll remember me, if at all, will remember me as an action guy, which is okay. There's nothing wrong with that. But there will be a certain group which will remember me for the other films, the ones where I took a few chances. At least, I like to think so.
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I'm so glad for the dozens of times I haven't listened along the way.
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