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“With today's movies, if we took out all the bad language, we'd go back to silent films.”

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Bob Hope, an American legendary comedian, was born on May 29, 1903, and passed away on July 27, 2003. Known for his humorous and entertaining performances, he achieved great success in various fields of entertainment. more

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