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I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.
Elaine Stritch
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Elaine Stritch
Age: 89 †
Born: 1925
Born: February 2
Died: 2014
Died: July 17
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I love audiences. My God, the best friends in the world!
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I never found anyone who could look after me as well as I could look after myself.
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I wouldn't have a nose job. I like my nose fine.
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