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I only know two pieces one is 'Clair de Lune' and the other one isn't.

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Victor Borge
Age: 91 †
Born: 1909
Born: January 3
Died: 2000
Died: December 23
Actor
Comedian
Composer
Conductor
Pianist
Stand-Up Comedian
København
Børge Rosenbaum
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(Referring to the piano's natural shape) Isn't it a shame when those big fat opera singers lean against the pianos and bend them?
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The first piano was built long after they didn't have any at all.
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I don't mind growing old. I'm just not used to it.
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