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I don't know why anybody would be in awe of me.

Shirley MacLaine

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