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Failure is always present as an actor. I make my living by taking chances. If I'm not risking something, then I'm not doing my job, so I'm constantly failing. In fact, I'm trying to fail bigger. I try to focus on the positive, the moment, and try to realize where I'm at in an attempt to understand the failure.

Damon Runyon

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Damon Runyon
Age: 66 †
Born: 1880
Born: October 3
Died: 1946
Died: December 10
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