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I don't know what to do with Warren Beatty. All I know is that he wasn't attracted to me. That's all right.

Elaine Stritch

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Elaine Stritch
Age: 89 †
Born: 1925
Born: February 2
Died: 2014
Died: July 17
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Film Actor
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Stage Actor
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