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I never ask my wife about my flaws. Instead I try to get her to ignore them and concentrate on my sense of humor.

Paul Newman

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Paul Newman
Age: 83 †
Born: 1925
Born: January 26
Died: 2008
Died: September 26
Actor
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Shaker Heights
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Paul Leonard Newman
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