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My mother made it seem perfectly normal for thousands of people to be cheering me, as if there was nothing special going on. I thought all children must live as I did.
Shirley Temple
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Shirley Temple
Age: 85 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 23
Died: 2014
Died: February 10
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Diplomat
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Long ago, I became more interested in the real world than in make-believe.
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Be brave and clear. Follow your heart and don't be overly influenced by outside factors. Be true to yourself.
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When you're a performer, you have to please a large audience. And when you're in politics, you have to please a large audience, too.
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Intentions often melt in the face of unexpected opportunity.
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Time is money. Wasted time means wasted money means trouble.
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One famous movie executive who shall remain nameless, exposed himself to me in his office. 'Mr X,' I said, 'I thought you were a producer not an exhibitor'.
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Our whole way of life today is dedicated to the removal of risk. Cradle to grave we are supported, insulated, and isolated from the risks of life - and if we fail, our government stands ready with Bandaids of every size.
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