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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.

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
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Film Actress
Politician
Singer
Television Actor
Santa Monica
California
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