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The ill effects of thought come about when we forget that thought is a function of our consciousness.. an ability that we as human beings have. We are the producers of our own thinking.

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
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Albert Lea
Minnesota
Richard Dutoit Carlson
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