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I can't afford to die I'd lose too much money.

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George Burns
Age: 100 †
Born: 1896
Born: January 20
Died: 1996
Died: March 9
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Street Artist
Television Actor
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New York City
New York
Nathan Birnbaum
George N. Burns
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I don't care what you do for a living. If you love it, you are a success.
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