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I want to settle down this last time. I say last, because I don't think I'm in any condition to live a long time from now. The bell's gonna ring pretty soon.
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 reviews. Anybody who tells you they don't read reviews is a liar.
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I felt that I committed myself too much. I promised too much. But that way it's exciting.
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