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It's age. It's a diminution of energy and the worry that there are no new ideas. It's an increasing lack of confidence. I'm not the only one. I've checked with other people.
Stephen Sondheim
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Stephen Sondheim
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: March 22
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New York City
New York
Stephen Joshua Sondheim
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The nice thing about doing a crossword puzzle is, you know there is a solution.
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