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Be quick to learn and wise to know.
George Burns
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George Burns
Age: 100 †
Born: 1896
Born: January 20
Died: 1996
Died: March 9
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New York City
New York
Nathan Birnbaum
George N. Burns
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Define your business goals clearly so that others can see them as you do.
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Be sure to wear a good cologne, a nice aftershave lotion, and a strong underarm deodorant. And it might be a good idea to wear some clothes, too.
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