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...the elephant smoked too much.

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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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Elephants
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Always remember to forget the things that made you sad, but never forget to remember the things that made you glad.
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