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It's a pain in the ass, show business. And the only time that I really enjoy it is when I'm in front of an audience and they're reacting to me.
Elaine Stritch
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Elaine Stritch
Age: 89 †
Born: 1925
Born: February 2
Died: 2014
Died: July 17
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