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At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since.

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Salvador Dali
Age: 84 †
Born: 1904
Born: May 11
Died: 1989
Died: January 23
Actor
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Film Director
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Jewelry Designer
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Salvador Dalí Domènech
Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dalí
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Salvador Dali
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