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Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. It's where all the fruit is.

Shirley MacLaine

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Shirley MacLaine
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: April 24
Character Actor
Dancer
Film Actor
Film Actress
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Film Producer
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