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They say a blind hog will find the acorn one day.

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Quincy Jones
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: March 14
Actor
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Bandleader
Composer
Conductor
Film Producer
Humanitarian
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Jazz Musician
Jazz Trumpeter
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Quincy Delight Jones Jr.
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