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Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

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Quincy Jones
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: March 14
Actor
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Film Producer
Humanitarian
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Chicago
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Quincy Delight Jones Jr.
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