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This is a book that respects kids and their ideas. And in that regard, it places Chasing Vermeer in the tradition of classic favorites fondly recalled from our own childhoods.

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Elizabeth Taylor
Age: 79 †
Born: 1932
Born: February 27
Died: 2011
Died: March 23
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Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor
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Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor
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What is a genius? What is a living legend? What is a megastar? Michael Jackson -- that's all. And when you think you know him, he gives you more. I think he is one of the finest people to hit this planet, and, in my estimation, he is the true King of Pop, Rock and Soul.
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I was so strictly brought up that the only time I could get away would be on my own pony. I could ride wherever I wanted on my godfather's estate in Kent.I wasn't brought up to be afraid of anything.
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On Michael Jackson and child stardom: He had one of the worst childhoods ever. I think I had the second.
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Seems like we always spend the best part of our time just saying goodbye.
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Give. Remember always to give. That is the one thing that will make you grow.
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When people say, 'She's got everything', I've got one answer - I haven't had tomorrow.
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I've been through it all, baby, I'm mother courage.
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Success is a great deodorant.
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Follow your passions, follow your heart, and the things you need will come.
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