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Being a liberal is the best thing on earth you can be. You are welcoming to everyone when you're a liberal. You do not have a small mind.

Lauren Bacall

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Lauren Bacall
Age: 89 †
Born: 1924
Born: September 16
Died: 2014
Died: August 12
Film Actor
Film Actress
Model
Singer
Spokesperson
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Writer
The Bronx
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Betty Joan Perske
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