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Most people find just being themselves not enough of a show.

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Age must give way to youth, no doubt. But not yet, not yet.
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Now that I see you understand me so well, I will avoid you.
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One eventually has enough even of oneself.
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Many who take up burdens come to resent being put upon.
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When disaster waves, I try not to wave back.
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The desire to create literature leads to frights, grunts, and coy looks.
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Fail, and your friends feel superior. Succeed, and they feel resentful.
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