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I thought I had to show people that I would get in early, stay late or even all night, work on holidays. I didn't want to be the rich kid who was along for a free ride.

Maria Shriver

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Maria Shriver
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: November 6
Actor
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Chicago
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Maria Owings Shriver
Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger
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