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Be brave and clear. Follow your heart and don't be overly influenced by outside factors. Be true to yourself.

Shirley Temple

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Shirley Temple
Age: 85 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 23
Died: 2014
Died: February 10
Actor
Child Actor
Dancer
Diplomat
Film Actor
Film Actress
Politician
Singer
Television Actor
Santa Monica
California
Shirley Temple Black
Heart
Overly
Influenced
Factors
Brave
Follow
Outside
Clear
True

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