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The trick is to be grateful when your mood is high and graceful when it is low.

Richard Carlson

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Richard Carlson
Age: 65 †
Born: 1912
Born: April 29
Died: 1977
Died: November 24
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Film Actor
Film Director
Screenwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
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Albert Lea
Minnesota
Richard Dutoit Carlson
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