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When I'm asked how to succeed in show business, I always say I haven't the foggiest
Ethel Merman
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Ethel Merman
Age: 76 †
Born: 1908
Born: January 16
Died: 1984
Died: February 15
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Singer
Stage Actor
Television Actor
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Ethel Agnes Zimmermann
Shows
Always
Fog
Havens
Haven
Succeed
Asked
Show
Business
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