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I was nice to the people in the Philippines for the two and a half years I was there, because I knew even­tually I'd have to kiss up to them so my grandchildren could have toys.

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Don Rickles
Age: 90 †
Born: 1926
Born: May 8
Died: 2017
Died: April 6
Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Television Presenter
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Queens
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Donald Jay Rickles
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Donald Rickles
Donald J. Rickles
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