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I think in the end we all know that our best friend is ourselves. We are born alone and we die alone. That's the journey.

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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