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I was shy for several years in my early days in Hollywood until I figured out that no one really gave a damn if I was shy or not, and I got over my shyness.

Lucille Ball

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Lucille Ball
Age: 77 †
Born: 1911
Born: August 6
Died: 1989
Died: April 26
Comedian
Comedienne
Film Actor
Film Studio Executive
Model
Singer
Television Actor
Television Producer
Jamestown
New York
Lucy Ball
Lucille Desiree Ball
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