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We deny the parts of ourselves that we deem unacceptable rather than accepting the fact that we're all less than perfect.

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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
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Albert Lea
Minnesota
Richard Dutoit Carlson
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