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Lady, I do not make up things. That is lies. Lies are not true. But the truth could be made up if yo know how. And that's the truth.

Lily Tomlin

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Lily Tomlin
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: September 1
Actress
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
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Detroit
Michigan
Mary Jean Tomlin
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