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Oscar and I have something in common. Oscar first came to Hollywood scene in 1928. So did I. We're both a little weather-beaten, but we're still here and plan to be around for a whole lot longer.
John Wayne
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John Wayne
Age: 72 †
Born: 1907
Born: May 26
Died: 1979
Died: June 11
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Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday.
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We brought nothing into this world and it's certain we can carry nothing out.
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Communism is quite obviously still a threat. Yes, they are human beings, with a right to their point of view . . .
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Sometimes I wonder whose side God's on.
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I would like to be remembered, well... the Mexicans have a phrase, 'Feo fuerte y formal'. Which means he was ugly, strong and had dignity.
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